#1: "good old" rear axle Author: FedoMedo, Location: ZenicaPosted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:35 am ---- Hi everyone
Here's the deal. After having the same problem perhaps three years ago with the rear bearings it, you guessed it right, happened again. The first time it happened I went to the garage and got repacked parts. It was just fine until recently. The telltale signs are here again - carriage like sound over the potholes, wheel is leaned inwards under awkward angle etc.
I know it is quite dangerous to drive like that so I try not to. The whole thing would cost me again around 250€. Here are my questions (at last):
- is it better to find a complete rear axle and fit it without fiddling with bearings?
- is the mounting/dismounting process of the complete axle as easy as unscrewing some bolts and detaching brake cables ?
I believe that due to the second time this happened on the same axle, it could be damaged internally and that it would be better to fit a complete rear axle. I'm also considering DIY option so it would be nice if that could be done as simple as possible (even though I've managed to figure out that repair rear axle 1,2,3 video from that scottish mechanic I just lack tools to do it)
Sorry for the long post, I'm just looking for a piece of advice
cheers
#2: Re: "good old" rear axle Author: Seabook, Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:39 am ---- the only thing is you need to make sure the rear axle you are using are in good condition (the stud are free from scratch/ damage) otherwise it is pointless to fit new bearing as it will fail again very soon.
and of course, make sure you use good bearing (SKF) kit as well.
#3: Re: "good old" rear axle Author: FedoMedo, Location: ZenicaPosted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:46 am ----
Seabook wrote:
the only thing is you need to make sure the rear axle you are using are in good condition (the stud are free from scratch/ damage) otherwise it is pointless to fit new bearing as it will fail again very soon.
and of course, make sure you use good bearing (SKF) kit as well.
So if the axle ends (when exposed) aren't damaged in any way, it would come down to the quality of the bearings fitted? Or there is another place of looking for a damage of the beam.
#4: Re: "good old" rear axle Author: HDI90, Location: sunny stokePosted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:14 am ---- I wouldnt buy a new axel as you could have it fitted and then they could go as you don t know what condition they are in
Go and buy from main dealer or a good make as seabook said like SFK
As long as both stubs are round you will be ok, you can check them with a micrometer or digital vernier to make sure its 100% round
and cake it in as much greese as you can possible
#5: Re: "good old" rear axle Author: rttam, Location: devonPosted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:20 am ---- would buy a new/reconditioned one if the bearings have gone more than once the stubs will be damaged for definate
#6: Re: "good old" rear axle Author: HDI90, Location: sunny stokePosted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:37 am ----
rttam wrote:
would buy a new/reconditioned one if the bearings have gone more than once the stubs will be damaged for definate
If you catch them in time they will be fine but i donth think he has as he can see camber so id say its fubard!
only way is to strip it down you wont loose anything doing so and go from there
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I just lack tools to do it)
