Bearing Puzzle

[patrick flowers]

I spent some time last night contemplating the right side knuckle and
bearings. When I removed the hub, the outer race of the outside bearing
and the entire inner bearing stayed in the knuckle. I turned the
knuckle face down last night and made a few "hopeful" taps with a hammer
and drift, but no such luck. Any suggestions from the groups on how to
remove the outer race and inner bearing from inside the knuckle?

Thanks,
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
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[patrick flowers]

>
> After all this fun is over, I'd have a close look at your hub. I
> suspect it may be worn, as it should have come out with the bearings.
> Other possibility is damaged/knicked bearing bore in your knuckle.
> Check it out carefully before reassembly. Good luck.

Thanks for the suggestions Rick. I thought about saving the bearings
for spares as they're Timkens(of course I'm not sure they're the *right*
Timkens), but I'll probably just toss them. I've already prepared
myself for the possibility that the hub is kaput This is the side
that had 1/8 inch of play and the axle nut was on finger tight.

Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
Mailtoatri63

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http://www.gmcmotorhome.com