On Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:18:55 -0000,
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On Aug 16, 11:13 am, "Don White" wrote:
"D.Duck" wrote in message

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"Don White" wrote in message
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I need to know how big the spindle is on my axle.
(either 1" re 2000 capacity or 1&1/16" re 2500 lb capacity in diameter)
The manufacturer said to check the part numbers on the bearings.
Trouble is, I have buddy bearings for the first time and don't know how
to remove them.
Any ideas?

http://www.bearingbuddy.com/installation.html

Thanks...that's it.
Wonder if I'll be able to see the bearing numbers after popping the buddy
bearing out, or will i have to remove the wheel/hub?
Looks like it's time to get my hands dirty!

Sounds silly, but before I work on cars, or axels specifically, I get
all the hand cleaners and such lined up on the workbench (pavement
next to trailer) before I even start the job. I hate having something
come up (gotta pee, phone call..) during a job and have to palm my way
into the house and make a huge mess on the way. Especially doing
bearings, I tear a bunch of paper towels off and have the pile ready
to use as I go along. Have fun, have someone snap pics

That's why they make nitrile gloves.

http://www.gemplers.com/keywords/nitrilegloves.aspx