How to remove the axles?

1968 OLDSMOBILE 442
150,000 MILES • 6.6L • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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CHARLES WILBUR
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how do i pull the axels on a 12 bolt posi to do rear wheel bearings?
Sep 1, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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CHARLES WILBUR
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update - i got the axels out ( no c-clip)
My next question is how do i pull the old bearings off the axel ?
Sep 1, 2024 at 4:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Great Car!!! My best friend had a W31 that I believe was the same year.

As far as the bearing is concerned, it should be mounted in the axle tube. Take a look through this link. It is on a truck, but the idea should be the same.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/rear-axle-seal-replacement

Page down to steps 4 or 5. Step 5 discusses the bearing and seal replacement procedures. If you watch the video in step 4, it explains the entire process which may help.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
Sep 1, 2024 at 8:35 PM
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