IML: 66 imperial rear wheel bearings

[mjusten@xxxxxxxxxxx]

hi imperial enthusiasts:

 

anyone ever replaced the rear axle bearings on a 66 crown?  it looks like a big job in the FSM.  are these bearings available?  the FSM shows a bearing retaining collar which need to be chiseled off.  is this thing available also?

 

after i replace these bearings, i will have replaced all 5 including the center support bearing.  i have never had such a bearing problem on a classic car like on this car.  is this a typical problem on these cars?

 

thanks

marty justen

 

66 crown 2 dr