<VV> 64 monza wheel bearings

[Frank DuVal]

Yes, I've replaced many.

By far the easiest is to find an axle shaft with a good bearing already 
mounted on it and just swap the axle shaft. Of course then you do not 
know how long this repair will last, but usually is a long time.

If you want a new bearing, then you need a press to remove and install 
the bearing on the axle shaft. You can use a hydraulic press with 
various bearing separators and pipes to do the job, or a specially made 
tool from Blue Chip Machine.

That special bearing puller tool is great. Pricey but great. Using a 
hydraulic press I rarely removed a good bearing without damage. With 
this tool, I have been able to remove, disassemble, inspect, grease and 
reinstall every good bearing without damage.

Info on removing the axle shaft is in the shop manual.

Basically remove wheel, brake drum, 4 nuts holding backing plate/bearing 
to lower control arm and pull axle out part way. Remove 4 bolts on 
U-joint and then bolt holding yoke to axle. You will need a puller to 
remove the yoke. If you beat it with a hammer, it is malleable iron and 
will distort. Pull axle out of control arm and then attack the bearing. 
You do not need to remove the transverse spring. Reverse to install.

Frank DuVal



On 10/27/2012 6:26 PM, JANE SMITH wrote:
> Hi I have a 64 Monza and I believe the rear wheel bearings are bad, the back wheel is making a grinding noise. Does anyone know how to go about replacing these? Thanks for any info you can give. Steve Smith