Rear bearing installation do I need to have it pressed

Hi,

Since you indicated it has a 5.7L engine, I assume it is a rear wheel drive and not the front wheel drive model.

To replace the rear axle bearing, you will need to remove the rear axle on that side. The bearing isn't pressed, but will require a bearing set tool to properly position it. Additionally, the axle seal will need replaced at the same time because it needs removed to access the bearing.

If you look at pic 1 below, I attached a pic and circled the axle bearing and seal. Number 5 in the pic is the seal, and number 6 is the bearing. The hardest part of this job is removing the axle. I will provide the directions for axle removal. Once that is out, you should have no problem removing the seal and bearing. If the bearing is extremely difficult to remove, visit the local parts store and ask if they could rent you a slide hammer to remove that bearing.

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Here are the directions of what needs done to remove the axle from the housing. These directions are somewhat vague, but if you have questions, let me know.

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1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham V8-350 5.7L
Axle Shaft
Vehicle Transmission and Drivetrain Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints Axle Shaft Assembly Service and Repair Procedures Rear Axle Axle Shaft
AXLE SHAFT
REAR DRIVE AXLE

Fig. 1 Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt & C-lock Removal

Pic 2

1. Raise vehicle and remove wheel and brake drum or rotor.
2. Drain lube from carrier and remove cover.
3. Remove differential pinion shaft lock bolt and remove differential pinion shaft, Fig. 1.
4. Pull flanged end of axle shaft toward center of vehicle and remove C-lock from button end of shaft.
5. Remove axle shaft from housing, being careful not to damage seal.
6. Reverse procedure to install the axle shaft.

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Simply from experience, do not remove both axles at the same time. Otherwise, the spider gears will likely fall out and they are a pain to reinstall. LOL

Take care and let me know if I can help.

Joe