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87IrocTim Member

Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 448
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 2:53 am Post subject: Will it do harm? |
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I was able to reassemble the rear axle, just in time to drive to work today. Something has been weighing on my mind. Had no issues, no vibrations, no noise, car ran and drove great. But I remembered when pulling this block thing from the center of the carrier to access the c clips, after removing the thin bolt, it was able to slide right out.
When I got to the point of reassembling that specific piece after installing the new axle, this block thingy wouldn't slide in. I encouraged it with a hammer because after all, I had to leave for work in a mere 45 minutes. No time to dick around. Is this something I should be concerned about knowing that piece is rather tight in there? I am assuming it is putting pressure on the c clips, as it puts outward force on the axles. Something worth removing the axle and repairing? Or is this something that as I drive, normal wear will create the clearance on its own? _________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines." -Enzo Ferrari |
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af2 Member

Joined: 01 Sep 2003 Posts: 5579 Location: grassvalley, ca 71896.24 points
1933 Willys Coupe
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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You need about .050" to axle clearance. if not it will eat it self and you will not be able to remove the pin.
I do not know why it slid out then had to be hammered back in. I would have taken the bus or hitch hiked or a taxi until I found out why.... |
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87IrocTim Member

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Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 2:06 am Post subject: |
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I have to pull the axle back out anyways. The brand new axle seal is leaking gear oil all over the highway. I will update after that is taken care of. _________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines." -Enzo Ferrari |
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10sec.et Member

Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 3483 Location: Houston,Texas 347040.52 points
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
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Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2015 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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i dont think ive ever taken that piece out. ive always taken out the c clips with a magnet. sometimes the spider gears get cocked when you try to reinstall all that and cause stuff to bind up. _________________
af2 wrote: | It seems we can look at our magical Balls and come up with a fix?
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