IPB removal having a problem
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One more question. I read numerous threads on this and many of them ask if they should remove both seals, 1 seal or leave both on. I need to know what both seals means because when I received my bearing from Baker part # 189-56 it came with 1 black seal. I checked online at other stores and all of them picture the package as 1 bearing and 1 seal. In the installation instructions Baker pictures and only mentions 1 bearing and 1 seal. What is this other seal everybody is talking about?
Also... the Baker directions state to remove both snap rings. One internal and one external. My IPB only has 1 snap ring. It was behind the seal that I had to pry off. The other side doesn't have a snap ring unless I am missing something here. My service manual doesn't mention 2 snap rings either. I would have thought it would have both but I only see one.
Also... the Baker directions state to remove both snap rings. One internal and one external. My IPB only has 1 snap ring. It was behind the seal that I had to pry off. The other side doesn't have a snap ring unless I am missing something here. My service manual doesn't mention 2 snap rings either. I would have thought it would have both but I only see one.
Remove the Inner bearing sleeve from the trans shaft and assemble. Thats it.
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One more question. I read numerous threads on this and many of them ask if they should remove both seals, 1 seal or leave both on. I need to know what both seals means because when I received my bearing from Baker part # 189-56 it came with 1 black seal. I checked online at other stores and all of them picture the package as 1 bearing and 1 seal. In the installation instructions Baker pictures and only mentions 1 bearing and 1 seal. What is this other seal everybody is talking about?
There's been some discussion about whether it's better to remove one or both seals, when one isn't using an open primary, so the bearing is opened up to lubrication from the primary oil; or leave it sealed, in which case it would only be lubed by the original-fill grease.
I haven't seen this question resolved, so maybe it would be good to call Baker and get their latest info.
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It was a difficult decision to take it all apart but for piece of mind I did it. I also wanted to install a chrome inner primary anyway.
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Sounds like the OP already got the bearing removed, but for those who have not done the job yet...
Don`t try to beat the bearing out, unless you are looking for an excuse to buy a new inner primary cover...
There is a much easier way, and you don`t need a press.
You need a socket that has an outside diameter slightly smaller than the opening in the inner primary cover, this socket will push the bearing out.
You also need a socket with an outside diameter that is larger than the outside diameter of the bearing that is being removed.
A long bolt, a nut and some washers.
Put the large socket on one side of the opening (the side that had the snap ring), and the smaller socket on the other side, against the bearing.
Install a washer under the head of the bolt, and pass it through both sockets, install the nut on the bolt with a washer, and tighten it down.
When you crank the nut down on the bolt, the small socket will push the bearing out of the case and into the large socket.
No beating, no noise, no problem.
Don`t try to beat the bearing out, unless you are looking for an excuse to buy a new inner primary cover...
There is a much easier way, and you don`t need a press.
You need a socket that has an outside diameter slightly smaller than the opening in the inner primary cover, this socket will push the bearing out.
You also need a socket with an outside diameter that is larger than the outside diameter of the bearing that is being removed.
A long bolt, a nut and some washers.
Put the large socket on one side of the opening (the side that had the snap ring), and the smaller socket on the other side, against the bearing.
Install a washer under the head of the bolt, and pass it through both sockets, install the nut on the bolt with a washer, and tighten it down.
When you crank the nut down on the bolt, the small socket will push the bearing out of the case and into the large socket.
No beating, no noise, no problem.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Dec 12, 2013 at 07:59 PM.
