Dana 30 - Spindle Bearing question

[Vak73]

Merry X-mas to all! I was hoping someone could answer a question I have regarding a Dana 30. I developed a wheel vibration (on the front passenger side) that started at 40+ mph. Changed the wheel bearings (filled with dirt) and developed an even worse vibration starting at 15 mph. The axle has some play but the u joints seem good (will probably change them anyways). I think I have narrowed my problem down to a worn spindle bearing. Anyone ever change it or anyone ever have one go bad? Anyone know how to remove the old one? Any info would be helpful. Thanks

[highlandercj-7]

I will asume this is a CJ. Its easy to change a spindle bearing. Pull off the spindle and its in the back side of it. Though did you check your ball joints? They cause the same kind of issues.

[Vak73]

Yes, 85 cj7 and I did check the ball joints (Like the U-joints, they are good, but will probably change). I have the spindle in hand and can see the Spindle bearing inside. Not real sure how to get it out. I don't really see a place to rest a punch so I can tap (or beat) it out.

[highlandercj-7]

More than likely you will destroy the current bearing. Nothing else pry the needles out and use a punch or screwdriver on the lip that creates.

[Super Scout]

I don't think a spindle bearing will give your front end a wobble. It has locking hubs right ? If it does than your axle isn't turning going down the road so the spindle bearing isn't doing anything.
You have to beat it out from the opposite end, there is a lip there.
Make sure your wheel bearings are adjusted properly too, too loose they will wobble, too tight you will burn them up.