Re: 49 Axle shaft

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/2/4 14:22:46

Big Kev (and others): if the outer bearing race came out very easily, you may want to take some steps to make it a snugger fit before reinstalling so you avoid the possibility of the race rotating within the axle housing - the race is much harder than the housing and you run the risk of wearing the bore in axle housing. The fit of the race should be a pretty snug fit, enough so that it takes some effort with a hammer and drift to drive it in. DO NOT use Locktite or similar as once it sets it will prevent you from seating the races against the backing plate when checking and adjusting the shaft end play. If the race is too lose, good practice is to take a center punch and create some stipling in a full circle within the axle housing where the race will sit.