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usher · Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 10:16 am Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

mine is banging and knocking abit so thought while im on with changing the tbs may aswell take the axel off and underseal the car also

Seabook · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

usher wrote:

his it possible to change the bushes with normal tools or do you need a press to get them in

peugeot dealer got special tools to pull out and press in the bush.

however; it is possible to cut the bush and chisel it out; and then hammer in the new bush.

but i am surprise if that bush will have any wear at all.

spike_202 · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

Why not buy a 2nd axle and re-build it then swap it over? Then you could rebuild your old one and sell it or scrap it??

usher · Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 11:40 am Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

his it possible to change the bushes with normal tools or do you need a press to get them in

Seabook · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

usher wrote:

just done a search on youtube seams to be a few guides so might use them as a guide, is it worthwhile changing all bearings etc
i will be changing the mount bushes as they are shot, any special tool needed, also is it easier to remove the tbs while the axel is off the car

i am struggle to remove the bush...

bearing is easy, definitely worth to do it if you want to keep the car for at least few more year

usher · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

just done a search on youtube seams to be a few guides so might use them as a guide, is it worthwhile changing all bearings etc
i will be changing the mount bushes as they are shot, any special tool needed, also is it easier to remove the tbs while the axel is off the car

Seabook · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

usher wrote:

would be interested in this also as i have no clue really where bearings etc are

will be doing it soon

there is a guide on here so as on youtube... Laughing

Edward · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

My bearings are fine, there's no play in the arm yet it has dented the bearing surface on the stub axle...so if you think its a case of just sticking new bearings on a worn axle then be prepared for a surprise. In other words if you have an evidently worn axle with play in the bearings it will be worse than mine.

usher · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 12:51 pm Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

would be interested in this also as i have no clue really where bearings etc are

will be doing it soon

Seabook · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

better to re-con it than getting a scrap yard axle

HDI90 · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

Quite easy if everythink go,s to plan and the bearing hasnt worn the shaft egg shaped!

Edward · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 11:52 am Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

I'd look at repairing your existing axle even if the bearings and stub pins are knackered.

LeeThr · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 11:37 am Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

If you need an axel ive got one off the gti im breaking.

rttam · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 11:26 am Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

if your confident with your mechanical skills and have patience it isnt too bad a job but if your in any doubt id get a 2nd hand axle.
just find a lot of good axles are being thrown away because people cant be a**e to change the bearings it doesnt always ruin the stub. i rebuilt mine over the winter was only on 65k but i thought id do it as a matter of course while i was adjusting the rear height so i know the axle will stay good

Adz2598 · Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 11:11 am Post subject: Re: rear axle bearing

worth just getting a whole new axle ?