Unit bearing without cv installed?

[Dallas S]

Possable? I have removed axle shafts on jeep unit bearing front ends, unit bearings separated at high speed. Does the axle shaft keep duramax front bearings together?

 

[AKlowriderZ71]

Yes it does. You should be able to install 2WD bearings though, if you're trying to convert to 2WD.

 

[DuramaxPowered]

I've been told you can use large bolts, and washers to simulate the clamping force that a cv shaft would put on the bearing. I would do it if it were a temporary/emergency situation, just to get back home.

 

[THEFERMANATOR]

Depends on the year of it. Sometime in early 08 GM upgraded the hub bearings and made them all the same. So if you have say an 09+ you can leave the CV shaft out no problem. And replacement bearings from GM I believe are all the new style where both 2 and 4 wheel drive are the same. Theres a TSB here somewhere describing how to identify the difference between the old and new style hub bearings.

 

[Dallas S]

Good to know ferm! Buddy blew a cv on the lake and was looking for emergency fix.

 

[Darius6t9]

I bought mine from Dmaxstore and when I ordered it, I ordered one for a 2wd. They sent me one for a 4wd. I still put it on and have not had any problems yet.