Are there any easy ways to get the axles out of a 2353 santa fe
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If you have a press and the right tools, yes.
If not, punching the axles out can be done, but the truck has to be supported sturdily and a hammer and a long punch used to drive the axle out.
In either case, new bearings should be installed, as the old ones get damaged while removing the axle.
When new bearings are installed, they may have to be reamed for the axle to fit. The axle holes slightly deforms as the bearings are pressed into the frame - it is a tight fit and the bearings are a soft material.
Larry
Thanks Larry,
I have new bushings. The axles seem to be hung up on the gear for the worm shaft. I'll keep pressing til it comes loose.
How far from the wheel truck should the new bushings stick out? I guess the bushings keep the wheels from rubbing on the frame.
