How would the bearing be removed from a semi floating axle shaft?

The semi-floating axle features only one bearing, while the full-floating assembly has bearings in both the inside and outside of the wheel hub. To remove the semi-floating axle, one has to remove a wheel first; if such axle breaks, the wheel is most likely to come off the vehicle.

What kind of axle bearing does a 1955 Chevy have?

There it goes…the rear end axle bearing in your 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevy is beginning to make the dreaded whine while you are going down the road. Not a problem with this premium quality axle bearing from Ecklers Classic Chevy. Rear end axle bearings get their lubrication from the gear oil running down each axle tube.

Where do rear axle bearings get their lubrication?

Not a problem with this premium quality axle bearing from Ecklers Classic Chevy. Rear end axle bearings get their lubrication from the gear oil running down each axle tube. If the rear end lube gets low, the axle bearings will starve for lube and if left untreated will seize up causing major repair issues.

What kind of rear axle do I need for a 1957 Chevy?

Danchuck # 005 will work on any 1957 classic Chevy with an original rear end and axles. Sold individually. Two needed per car. Danchuk has the largest selection of quality 55, 56, 57 parts for your classic Chevy project. 1957-1964 Chevy Rear Axle Bearing Retainer Hardware Set of 4. This item is out of stock.

Is the Chevy rear axle retainer out of stock?

1957-1964 Chevy Rear Axle Bearing Retainer Hardware Set of 4. This item is out of stock. We can continue adding it to the cart, cancel adding it to your cart or we can email you when it comes back in stock.