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Doing rear end repairs
Noticed the output shaft seals of my diff were leaking, so ordered a set of seals from Fastlane (I did order a new pair of brake rotors too). Started tearing it apart tonight. I should have the axles out tomorrow evening. Looks like I need some emergency brake shoes too now. They're toast. But they don't look like a whole lotta fun to replace. Guess I'll actually have to read the directions on this job Anyone done this job? Is it a PIA?
Also, I now see there is a bit of wiggle when I grab the CV joint knuckles near the diff and push back and forth. Is that normal, or am I looking at worn bearings too? That may be why my seals are leaking.
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past MB rides: '68 220D '68 220D(another one) '67 230 '84 SD Current rides: '06 Lexus RX330 '93 Ford F-250 '96 Corvette '99 Polaris 700 RMK sled 2011 Polaris Assault '86 Yamaha TT350(good 'ol thumper) |
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Got it all back together finally today. Got the new seals in ok. Found out why I've always heard a low growl coming from the rear end though. My spider gears are pretty worn(darn things ONLY have over 300,000 miles on 'em ) But didn't notice any metal chips in the fluid when I drained it. The bearings seemed ok.
Also ended up putting in a new pair of shocks. Couldn't afford a good set of Bilseins right now though. I'm taking the car in Monday to a shop for a right-rear wheel bearing. It felt and sounded pretty dry. They quoted me about $300 to do the job(for one bearing). Seemed like a fair price from what I've seen here on the forum doing a search. We'll be taking a trip in a couple weeks, so I don't want to have to worry about a wheel bearing going away on me out in the middle of Idaho. I did get the emergency brakes adjusted so they hold, so I'll let that go for now too.
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past MB rides: '68 220D '68 220D(another one) '67 230 '84 SD Current rides: '06 Lexus RX330 '93 Ford F-250 '96 Corvette '99 Polaris 700 RMK sled 2011 Polaris Assault '86 Yamaha TT350(good 'ol thumper) |
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