Need some help with rear axle bearing

[Jim in SC]

I'm working on refreshing my Original and pulled the left rear axle so I could check the brake. All is good there except an oil leak which is an easy fix. While I'm in there I need to replace the bearing. Here's my problem - I can't get the cage out. Does anyone have a recommendation how to get it loose? Here's a picture:

Oh, yeah - I did remove the bolts and the oil seal.

[dale c.]

That is the side bearing cap. You have to take the three bolts out then it should come out. You need to remove the back cover and the other axle housing to remove the ring gear housing assy.

[Jim in SC]

Originally Posted by dale c.

That is the side bearing cap. You have to take the three bolts out then it should come out. You need to remove the back cover and the other axle housing to remove the ring gear housing assy.

Nope. I did remove the three bolts and it won't budge. I can "spin" it using a drift pin and a BFH, but it won't "just come out". Kind of weird 'cause it's the same set up on my Farmall Cub, which did come right out. I was wondering if it might require a puller of some sort.

[darkminion_17]

You can use a puller, but not sure what your are going to grab. there is an o ring that goes around the side bearing cap on a Original that may be making it harder to remove.

[Jim in SC]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

You can use a puller, but not sure what your are going to grab. there is an o ring that goes around the side bearing cap on a Original that may be making it harder to remove.

I was wondering the same about the O ring binding up. And also what the puller would grab. Guess I'll stare at it some more. Thanks!

[Farmall450]

Originally Posted by Jim in SC

I was wondering the same about the O ring binding up. And also what the puller would grab. Guess I'll stare at it some more. Thanks!

Do you have a picture of what you're stuck on?

Welding around the race comes to mind.