Yep, it's a frozen carrier bearing-to-bracket holding things up on my 94, 4 cyl Camry. Snap-ring and lock bolt are removed. I soaked the area 2 days prior with PB blaster and drowned it since starting, but no dice.
Your advice on how you got the thing removed/unstuck is greatly appreciated.
Nope, it's just a B*&^%# to get out because it rust-welds itself to the housing.
I did finally get it out with the aid of a large brass drift and hammer, but now I have a scraping sound from the carrier bearing. Looks like I will pull it, and go with new half shaft.
I have had about 50/50 luck with CCT rebuilds. They are NAPA's, A Zone, and Parts America's house brand. Think I might try another reman brand (Beck Arney or Cardone) or just go with a brand new GCK.
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