Hi guys, I need some help trying to figure out how to press on a new center support bearing on to the front driveshaft of a 1977 International Loadstar 1754 with the DT466 and the Spicer CM5252A Transmission.
The other day we were out delivering a load of gravel and on the way back the rubber boot surrounding the center support bearing gave way and the driveshaft was banging around in the metal U shaped bracket for about 10 miles. I ended up taking the driveshaft to a local 4x4 shop and they said that someone had welded the splines onto the driveshaft and they couldn't press the bearing onto the shaft. When I look at the spline section it appears to be pressed into me and does not appear welded. If anyone has done this type of repair and can direct me with the right steps that would be great.
I have posted pictures of the dump truck along with the drive shaft and the new center support bearing. In the pictures of the driveshaft the section that still has u joints attached the back of the large driveline drum brake assembly on the back of the transmission. The splines connect to the slip joint which connects back to the large second piece of the drive shaft.
The other day we were out delivering a load of gravel and on the way back the rubber boot surrounding the center support bearing gave way and the driveshaft was banging around in the metal U shaped bracket for about 10 miles. I ended up taking the driveshaft to a local 4x4 shop and they said that someone had welded the splines onto the driveshaft and they couldn't press the bearing onto the shaft. When I look at the spline section it appears to be pressed into me and does not appear welded. If anyone has done this type of repair and can direct me with the right steps that would be great.
I have posted pictures of the dump truck along with the drive shaft and the new center support bearing. In the pictures of the driveshaft the section that still has u joints attached the back of the large driveline drum brake assembly on the back of the transmission. The splines connect to the slip joint which connects back to the large second piece of the drive shaft.