Re: [T3] Rear Wheel Bearing Puller

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

<x-flowed>>> Can you really stretch the boot over the axle tube flange as shown in
> > the Bentley manual?
> >
> > Thanks in advance for your advice.
> Most replacement boots that I have seen lately, are the split style
> boots. they are the easiest to work with. You don't have to take the
> axle tubes parts to replace them.
> The non-split boot require that you go thru a lot of extra work. I have
> never seen anyone replace a boot that way. I have only seen the non
> split put on from the outer end by taking the bearing housing/shock
> mount off the outer end.
> I would not recommend even trying to use a non-split boot, unless you
> have the proper tools.
If Russ hasn't seen it done....maybe it can't be. <G>

Anyone had success with stretching the boot over the inner flared end 
of the axle tube as described and shown in the Bentley manual?  I have 
the non-split boots hanging in my garage right now, but could exchange 
them for the split replacement type if necessary.

Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'71 Fasty (Jane - darkside project in waiting)
various parts.....don't we all.
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