read up on transmission adjustement procedure- there is a 60+ page thread titled "it's critical......" that has good info.

take pictures of the car, and of the duct tape, and anything else you have ??'s about.

replacing the axle does not require any bearing packing, but you do need to get into the rear diff. way easier than a DOHC timing belt.

__________________
1984 123.193 372,xxx miles, room for Seven.

1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.