Re: Rear end (?) Noise....

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2012/3/23 17:17:57

Your saying it's the same whether applying power or coasting tends to discount the pinion bearings, though I wouldn't rule it out completely. More than likely it's wheel bearings, and 55 and 56 have different rear axles and different needs. The 55 wheel bearings are the traditional type that need repacking every so often - a very sorely neglected need on most Packards. The 56 uses a sealed bearing. In either case, they are pressed onto the axle shaft so you'll need a shop familiar with that work and a decent hydraulic press and various blocks, etc.

No issue with the TL, just jack up the car by the rear axle, or if they use a frame jack, disconnect the battery first (or use the suspension kill switch above the handbrake).