M38A1CDN2 Brake Job and Hub Removal

[chris vickery]

Rob, I don't want to hijack Mikes post but since we are on the subject of axles and diffs, here is a question.
You mentioned re-packing bearings on the jeep.
I am using NOS axle bearings on my CDN3. THe race and bearing comes from Timken as a bonded unit, that is they are fixed together. I have read that over time in use the bearing will separate from the race and when you remove the axle, the race is let behind in the tube. This was the case with the old axle I rescued to use on my CDN3.
Anyhow, I will need to press my bearings and lock collars onto the shaft. It seems easiest to either
1) heat the bearing to 500f and retainer and slip it on,
or, failing luck with that,
2) to get it pressed on.
Option one only works with an unlubricated bearing, is it possible to hand pack it from both sides once in place or should I separate the bearing and race ass'y? How did you do in the military?