What do I need to know about axle repair bearing?
What do I need to know about axle repair bearing?
The axle tube housing depth should be checked to ensure the repair bearing can be used for your application. The depth and inner dimension of the axle tube should be compared to the width and outside diameter of the repair bearing. Certain models have a narrowed axle tube that will not allow the repair bearing to be properly installed.
How are rear wheel bearings supposed to work?
Axle Repair Bearing Guide. Certain rear wheel bearings use the axle as an inner race; that is the bearing rollers ride directly on the axle shaft itself. At times, worn or pitted rollers, chipped or damaged bearings can wear a groove into the axle shaft.
When do you need to replace an axle seal?
At times, worn or pitted rollers, chipped or damaged bearings can wear a groove into the axle shaft. (See Fig. 1) Over time, the seal may also wear a groove into the axle shaft. (See Fig. 2) When this occurs it’s usually necessary to replace the axle shaft assembly, bearings and seal.
What causes an oil leak on the rear axle?
This causes oil and air to build up inside, which may force oil out of leak-prone places. Overfilling the axle with oil can also raise the pressure enough to cause leaks. Some rear-wheel-drive cars with independent rear suspension may leak oil from the drive-shaft oil seals.
This causes oil and air to build up inside, which may force oil out of leak-prone places. Overfilling the axle with oil can also raise the pressure enough to cause leaks. Some rear-wheel-drive cars with independent rear suspension may leak oil from the drive-shaft oil seals.
How often should you change the axle oil?
On cars more than a few years old the axle oil should be changed at the recommended intervals, as listed in the car handbook. You should also check the oil level, generally every 6,000 miles or 10,000 km, or at the interval recommended in the handbook. Later cars have ‘sealed for life’ axles whose oil never needs changing.
Can a half shaft be replaced at the rear of the differential?
Some dismantling is also needed to replace the half shaft or pinion oil seal (See Replacing transmission oil seals ). However, some axles have a cover plate at the rear of the differential. held on by screws or bolts.
