gholian

Hi,

Was going to replace the rear wheel bearing on an 82 Firebird I am restoring. It has no Engine or Transmission at the moment. It is a standard axle and had a 3 speed automatic transmission. I called up to order some rear bearings and was asked did I just want the bearings or the repair bearings. How am I supposed to know that. I am confussed now as to what I need.

What goes wrong with the back axle that repair bearings are needed. Is it on the wheel side that things go wrong or further up. I jacked up the car and twisted the wheels and there is a noise, sounds like the shaft moving on the bearings but should I hear that noise. Don't hear a whine. The car has been stood for a good few years so maybe there isn't enough grease on the bearings.

Would appreicate if someone could explain.

Thanks.

JamesC

iTrader: (5)

The axle rides on the bearings, so the axle may become worn (normally allowing the seal to leak). To move the bearing to an unmarred portion of the axle, a repair bearing is used. I've never had good luck with them, as you can see in the link below.

For me, new axles, bearings, and seals.

Note posts #6 and #7:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...ing-axles.html

BTW, differential fluid lubes the bearings.

JamesC

gholian

Thanks for that. Great Instructions.