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Offline RDF

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Axle bearings
« on: April 20, 2008 - 09:30:14 PM »
I'm about to change my rear axles with a used set I bought from a member here.  He said the bearings were good (and they weren't the Green bearings) but he recommended changing them since I have the axles out already.  I bought a set of bearings from the parts store (not Green) and my question is, are they pressed on?  If so, where would I take the axles to have the bearings changed out?  Is this something I can do myself without major tools and whatnot?

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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2008 - 09:43:29 PM »
you need to cut the retainer ring off to remove the brg , the have the retainer ring back on after the brg is in place

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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2008 - 10:05:27 PM »
 :iagree:

I use a 2" pipe about 4 ft long to slide down the axle to put the retainer back on. That was in the 1980's :bigsmile:  I have a press now :2thumbs:

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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2008 - 08:44:45 AM »
So it wounds like I will need 2 new retainer clips (1 for each side) if I have to cut the old ones off, correct?
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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2008 - 08:51:42 AM »
Yes RDF you are correct buddy.  :2thumbs:
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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2008 - 12:26:54 PM »
Is this the retainer clip you are referring to?  I'm having issues finding one, if anyone knows where I can get one (or has some), please let me know.
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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2008 - 01:01:24 PM »
If you figure you need a press, i got one at work Bob.
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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2008 - 01:02:56 PM »
When your at the parts house, get the axle bearing kit. It has everything in it...or it used to :2thumbs:

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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2008 - 01:22:00 PM »
it is a retainer ring not a clip , it is shown in the exploded window as serviced in package #

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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2008 - 02:32:53 PM »
If you figure you need a press, i got one at work Bob.

Thanks Mike....I just picked up the brake tool, a brake tubing wrench and some brake fluid (DOT 4).

When your at the parts house, get the axle bearing kit. It has everything in it...or it used to :2thumbs:
I didn't by the package at any store, I bough the oil seals (4) and bearings (2) at a Dodge dealership that still sells old parts and the foam gaskets I bought off ebay.  I called autozone, napa, and advance auto parts but no one seems to have that clip..... :clueless:
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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2008 - 03:26:57 PM »
Hi, the retaining collar came with the new bearings I bought from Carquest about two
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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2008 - 10:54:22 PM »
The bearing retainer still comes with the bearings. You should change the seals too.   Here are my pics:

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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2008 - 08:07:03 AM »
Do the adjusters and retainers need to be replaced also?
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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2008 - 09:20:07 AM »
ok, I'm in a bit of a pickle here.....Neither Advance auto, auto zone or carquest have the bearing kit or just the retainer by itself.  I tried looking real quick online (while at work) and the only ebay item I found is for the Green bearings which Rob mentions to keep away from, which I will.  Can anyone think of another place I can find this clip?  This is killing me here....I've got the bearings, race, and 2 oil seals for each axle but now I can't find the one part I really need.... :swear:
Bob

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Re: Axle bearings
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2008 - 09:26:14 AM »
In the exploded view the piece you want is called a "collar" measure the axle is the collar could be interchangable with other makes.  My suggestion would be to contact a differential specialist and ask them where to get the collars from. :2thumbs: They may even have these collars in stock. :wave:
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