What are the parts numbers for axle repair?
The repair bearing moves the position of the bearing and seal so that they ride on an unworn section of the axle shaft. Six part numbers R1559, R1561-F, R1561-G, R1563, R57509 and R59047 cover the most popular Chrysler, Ford and GM axles. Each repair bearing comes ready to install for fast and reliable service.
How does an axle repair bearing assembly work?
The axle repair bearing assembly replaces both the bearing and the conventional seal requiring no additional parts. The repair bearing moves the position of the bearing and seal so that they ride on an unworn section of the axle shaft.
What should I use to clean an axle bearing?
2) Use only a fine grade emery paper to clean the axle shaft between the flange and the worn area. This will be the new roller path and seal surface. 3) Remove new bearing from its protective wrapping and dip it in clean differential oil.
Is it possible to diagnose axle shaft bearings?
Luckily diagnosing axle shaft bearings does not come up very often, because the sounds they make can be mistaken for other drive train problems. Even a noisy tire with choppy tread can be mistaken for a defective bearing.
The repair bearing moves the position of the bearing and seal so that they ride on an unworn section of the axle shaft. Six part numbers R1559, R1561-F, R1561-G, R1563, R57509 and R59047 cover the most popular Chrysler, Ford and GM axles. Each repair bearing comes ready to install for fast and reliable service.
The axle repair bearing assembly replaces both the bearing and the conventional seal requiring no additional parts. The repair bearing moves the position of the bearing and seal so that they ride on an unworn section of the axle shaft.
2) Use only a fine grade emery paper to clean the axle shaft between the flange and the worn area. This will be the new roller path and seal surface. 3) Remove new bearing from its protective wrapping and dip it in clean differential oil.
When do you need to replace an axle seal?
At times, worn or pitted rollers, chipped or damaged bearings can wear a groove into the axle shaft. (See Fig. 1) Over time, the seal may also wear a groove into the axle shaft. (See Fig. 2) When this occurs it’s usually necessary to replace the axle shaft assembly, bearings and seal.