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| Author: | matty0785 [Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | axle bearings |
how hard are the rear axle bearings to do on a 1991 camaro 5.0 is there any guides available just been out and checked the car i cant hear any noise unless im cornering at 40mph plus but there is movement in the axle shafts in and out if i pull the wheel and push it back in towards the car |
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| Author: | ajsaunders [Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: axle bearings |
I havent had to do this job (yet) so not sure whats involved. Haynes do a pretty good workshop manual which should help and you can find them on ebay for about £20 regards Al |
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| Author: | maudyZ28 [Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: axle bearings |
the shafts will move in and out, they are locked in by a c-clip. this isn't controlled by the bearing. If the wheel move uop and down or side to side the bearing has play. In and out is normal. |
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| Author: | matty0785 [Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: axle bearings |
is 5/6 mm on each side in and out play normal ? |
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| Author: | sportsroof [Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: axle bearings |
5-6mm sounds excessive but as Maudyz28 has stated, the bearings do not control this. You can shim the play out, I've done it to a couple where handling has been important - wheels slopping in and out don't appeal to me on racetracks! Also, if the halfshafts are worn (the bearings have no inner race - run directly on the shafts) you used to be able to buy 'axle-savers' which basically moved a new bearing onto an un-worn part of the halfshaft, making the working areas as new again. You'll need to remove the rear diff cover to access the areas to shim the play out. I've only done first gens but I think the later stuff is the same in this regard so if you get stuck, ask. HTH Cheers, Martin |
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| Author: | matty0785 [Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: axle bearings |
would it be the part where the c clip goes that gets shimmed sorry im rather new to the american stuff its all double dutch as im used to working on new cars |
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| Author: | maudyZ28 [Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: axle bearings |
5-6 mm does sound a lot, i'l get mine lifted up tonight and see what my play is. Yeah , you may find the c-clip worn, on some cars they are know to wear down and drop out (not good for the diff unit) and then the axle is only held by the brakes :O You'd need to pull the diff cover (get covered in oil) then remove the bolt in the axle that hold the centre in (you'll see what I mean :S ) and then you might have to remove the brake assembly and the axle shaft should push in enough for you to access the C-clip (if it hasnt already fallen out when you push the shaft in wards. |
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| Author: | matty0785 [Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: axle bearings |
i need to change the diff oil anyway so at least i know what im looking for internaly now thanks for your help again guys |
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