IMS won't pop!

[rosiefish]

I have not come up on this problem before! Doing an IMS replacement. Center bolt snapped. Using a blind bearing puller and the bearing won't budge. We have, however, managed to pull the vehicle a touch across the garage, while still on the jackstands, while attempting to remove this. Yay, brute strength. Any suggestions?

[JFP in PA]

Not to sound pedantic, but have you removed the internal retaining snap ring? It should not take that amount of effort...........

[rosiefish]

Well, it is a double bearing. I understand that with the single it is the clip style that lays on the top, but the double is inside and should pop when you pull.

I definately see this topic beaten to the ground in many forums, and asking for advice on it was a last resort. Makes me feel like an idiot because the IMS is discussed frequently. I just have not seen this issue come up.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by rosiefish

Well, it is a double bearing. I understand that with the single it is the clip style that lays on the top, but the double is inside and should pop when you pull.

I definately see this topic beaten to the ground in many forums, and asking for advice on it was a last resort. Makes me feel like an idiot because the IMS is discussed frequently. I just have not seen this issue come up.

Even with the internal style, it should not take the amount of force you are describing. Usually, they just release with a pop and the bearing comes out.

[rosiefish]

I agree. Thanks for responding.

[harryrcb]

get the LN engineering bearing puller it will work better than a generic puller.

[3stewartS]

I have the same issue!
And yes I am using the LN bearing puller.
It is the early double row bearing with the internal snap ring.
the internal bolt broke so now I have resorted to a blind hole beasring puller. still no joy!
I have pulled one before so i am familiar with the process and the amount of force needed to overcome the spring type internal snap ring.
Suggestions?

[3stewartS]

Wow, not a lot of help here! Unlike the 911 forum.
I finally took a die grinder with a carbide burr to it and cut it out!
Left me a lot of clean up but progress has been made.

[NOTASIX]

Originally Posted by 3stewartS

Wow, not a lot of help here! Unlike the 911 forum.
I finally took a die grinder with a carbide burr to it and cut it out!
Left me a lot of clean up but progress has been made.

And people wonder why we no longer sell the IMSR kits retail for DIY installs.

[3stewartS]

Originally Posted by NOTASIX

And people wonder why we no longer sell the IMSR kits retail for DIY installs.

Are you saying you wouldn't give me a parts warranty on my DIY install?

Jake, you are exactly right. This repair should have been left to a pro!

I hope to get a few thousand miles out if. Didn't cost much, Learned a ton!