I would just remove the brake hardware and backing plates. Then 4 bolts
removes the bearing housing. With a press, you can push out the shaft.
There is a snap ring holding in the inside bearing. Make sure to
properly torque all bolts. Should only take two to three hours to do the
whole job.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Stan Wilder
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 10:25 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Rear Axle Bearing Installation

I've just about mustered up enough courage to install my rear new wheel
bearings and seals.
I'm going to just grind off the old nut (got new replacements).
The question:
Is it easier to pull the entire swing arm assembly or just the drive
axle
box to knock out the old bearings and install the new seals?
I've got a complete spare set of arms with all of the brake parts
attached and I'm considering just installing the new parts in the spare
swing arms and doing a swap. This looks to be the simplest method
although it appears to still be an all day job.
Your comments are encouraged.

Stan Wilder
83 Aircooled Westfalia
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