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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Groove Rider on October 19, 2007, 09:05:22 AM

Title: Rear wheel bearings
Post by: Groove Rider on October 19, 2007, 09:05:22 AM

My xj needs new wheel bearings, I believe that the bearings run on the shaft......and that the shaft has to be replaced if there is anywhere also......but how long can you run on the bearings before the shaft starts to score up?? I have seen the shafts for sale at £280 :?:

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Post by: dtooth on October 19, 2007, 09:21:02 AM

The outer bearing is totally replaceable .

 A d35 c-clip is easier than d44 as a large press is required to push new ones on.

On a D35 its been a while but you need to remove diff cover undo 12 pointed 1/2 "( could be 1/4" can't remeber)   bolt that holds the diff pin ,slide that out push the axle shafts inward to release the c-clips then the shaft will pull out the bearing should still be in the housing .

Use a puller to remove the old bearing and seal replace with new one refit as reverse.

bearings from Lighthouse .

i would leave it till you need new shafts you could damage the casing .

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 19, 2007, 09:44:42 AM

Why do you think you need new bearings?

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Post by: Groove Rider on October 19, 2007, 10:06:32 AM

Hi Mike,

I have whining noise on the rear....and on inspection I have play on the wheel where the noise is coming from :?

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 19, 2007, 10:36:41 AM

In and out or up and down.

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Post by: Groove Rider on October 19, 2007, 11:21:53 AM

up & down :lol:

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 19, 2007, 01:15:07 PM

In that case you really need to pull the shafts and have a look. If they're pitted then new bearings won't stop the noise anyway.

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Post by: Groove Rider on October 19, 2007, 03:41:39 PM

ok mate


Has anyone ever tried to mill and clean up the face on the shafts and fit and match a slightly larger bearing  

do you think it can be done? just a thought....

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Post by: JamesH on October 19, 2007, 04:55:02 PM

I'd get new shafts if they're worn / pitted. There are plenty in breakers yards and you could buy aftermarket high strength ones from the US and ship them over for cheaper than the £280 you mention. My first call would be to Lighthouse to get a baseline on price though. I'd guess on this type of part that dealers will be expensive but it's always worth trying them as they sometimes come out cheap.

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 19, 2007, 05:14:57 PM

Coventry Transmissions can refurbish them as well.

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Post by: Groove Rider on October 19, 2007, 06:33:10 PM

Quote from: "Mike Pavelin"

Coventry Transmissions can refurbish them as well.

What would that involve   weld and re grind?

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 19, 2007, 08:41:05 PM

Yup