rear axle shaft bearing & shaft replacement

[robfg67]

Has anyone here done this? If so, can you post a good write-up?

 

Lastly, any recommendations for stock replacement parts?

[mvusse]

What rear axle?

 

D35 -> Don't bother as it's a grenade waiting to explode. Upgrade to something better

D44 -> Worth fixing, but can't help you.

[robfg67]

It's the D35 stock original rear axle with 233K miles. It has the 3.07 gears.

[Geonovast]

Did you snap a shaft, or just need new bearings?

 

Non C-clip D35 bearings are pressed onto the axle, and I believe retained with a clip on the shaft. Pretty sure you'll need a press to get the old one off, and the new one on.

 

If you snapped a shaft, definitely don't bother buying new. Junkyard, or I'm sure someone on here has one sitting around.

 

Remember, D35 shafts are not the same length.

[robfg67]

just need new bearings-starting to howl under load. What year range/vehicles are a direct swap?

[Geonovast]

84-89 D35 should all use the same bearings.

[robfg67]

Yeah, but if I use a 84-89, won't I run the risk of having the same problem. These are some old axles. :doh:

[mvusse]

C'mon Pete, back me up here. What is it you always say about a D35?

[Geonovast]

Yeah, but if I use a 84-89, won't I run the risk of having the same problem. These are some old axles. :doh:

 

That's why you buy new bearings.

 

I was only referring to buying new shafts if you'd snapped one. Personally, I'd avoid using used bearings if I could help it.

[kyleag89]

His axle shafts are fine.. He is looking for a write up on how to change the rear wheel bearings on a D 35.

[robfg67]

:dunno: ...so no one has a write up on how to change the rear wheel bearings on a D 35?