What did it take in the matter of time?
Did you have to take the Retainer clip off and remove the axles? As in a complete rear end overhaul (taking out all the guts?)
I need to have my rear bearings done next week on my 87 Eagle. Any stories and tribulations appreciated. Jayson
There are no C-clips in the AMC 15 that we have in our Eagles. The pumpkin does not need to be touched.
1. Loosen large axle nut after removing cotter key.
2. Loosen wheel nuts.
3. Jack up wheels off the ground.
4. Remove wheels and brake drums.
5. Pull the hubs with a hub puller if you have one.
6. Remove the brake lines from the wheel cylinders.
7. Remove the four nuts holding the bearing cap on.
8. Pull the backing plate and axle out.
9. Press the bearings off and inspect everything for wear, especially where the axle splines with the hubs.
If you do not have a hub puller you can pull the axle with the hub and brake backing plate attached and take it to a shop that can pull it. Have a large wrench to loosten the axle nut.
One more thing to add, make sure your end play is correct, you make adjustments on the drivers side only. I want to say .015 is where you want to be.
EGGS to both of you!!!
The book calls for .15mm or .006" as best endplay (.004" to .008"). The axle nut should be tightened to 250 ft lbs.
Quote from: shaggimo on April 29, 2011, 05:14:04 PM
One more thing to add, make sure your end play is correct, you make adjustments on the drivers side only. I want to say .015 is where you want to be.
How is this end play adjusted?
The end play on the axles is adjusted by adding or taking out shims at the bearing plate.
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As you can see there is a wear and tear. The car only had 63,400 miles at the time of the bearing overhaul. I had the rear bearings replaced and the front right hub was overhauled. Have yet to do the Driver's side front hub.
It looks like it got water in there and rusted out sitting.