Broken rear wheel bearing

[cudadude013]

I have a broken rear wheel bearing on the passenger side of my '72.

Is this something I can fix with some standard tools at my house or will I need to take it into a shop?

I can buy all the parts necessary at my local auto parts shop but they had no idea how difficult it would be to swap out.

Any input?

Thanks guys!

[cudadude013]

I did some more looking around and was able to answer my own question. It looks like I would need a press to install the bearing. I really prefer to do my own work but sometimes I just don't have the necessary tools.

Thanks

[GoodysGotaCuda]

I'd recommend at least just pulling the axles and taking them into somone to pop the new bearings on. I'm the same way when it comes to my vehicles.

[Moparal]

The bearing itself slides on and off easy enough. The lock retainer is the piece that is pressed.  I cut my retainer off with a die grinder almost all the way through, then, I use a chisel and crack it in half.  I have a press now, but back in the mid 80's I didnt. I used a thick 2.5 inch pipe that was cut off square and just slipped it over the axle and hammered the retainer on by sliding the pipe up and down. I never had a problem. I dont recomend cutting the retainer off with a torch. Some do it, but you could cut the axle easy or get it to hot and it could get brittle on you.

[Aussie Challenger]

 

The bearing itself slides on and off easy enough. The lock retainer is the piece that is pressed.  I cut my retainer off with a die grinder almost all the way through, then, I use a chisel and crack it in half.  I have a press now, but back in the mid 80's I didnt. I used a thick 2.5 inch pipe that was cut off square and just slipped it over the axle and hammered the retainer on by sliding the pipe up and down. I never had a problem. I dont recomend cutting the retainer off with a torch. Some do it, but you could cut the axle easy or get it to hot and it could get brittle on you.

Also before using the pipe like a slide hammer fit the old lock ring and hammer on that to protect the bearing and the new lock ring.