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Ed in Maine · 08-22-2023, 09:54 AM

I have just removed and pressed in the double race for the pinion with Snyder's
A-4210-X Tool. I know it is pricey but this is one task that I was very worried about. It did a beautiful job. Made me feel like a professional mechanic! I would highly recommend it if you can't borrow one. This tool removes and installs pinion bearings and races.

Question: When I removed the drive shaft and pinion bearings I was surprised to find the the forward bearing was very dry. It definitely was not wet from rear axle oil. Should I pack this bearing with wheel bearing grease and maybe put rear axle oil on top of everything before I bolt on the housings? It is hard to visualize how the rear axle oil makes it over the double race to lubricate the front bearing. This is a great opportunity to lubricate these parts now. Please comment, Ed

DJ S · 08-22-2023, 01:26 PM

Do not pack the bearings with grease... Just pour gear oil all over the bearings prior to installation.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 08-22-2023, 03:57 PM

I wonder if the oil level was low, so it didn’t get hit with oil splashing ect?

Gary WA · 08-22-2023, 09:15 PM

QUOTE=Ed in Maine;2249871]I have just removed and pressed in the double race for the pinion with Snyder's
A-4210-X Tool. I know it is pricey but this is one task that I was very worried about. It did a beautiful job. Made me feel like a professional mechanic! I would highly recommend it if you can't borrow one. This tool removes and installs pinion bearings and races.

Question: When I removed the drive shaft and pinion bearings I was surprised to find the the forward bearing was very dry. It definitely was not wet from rear axle oil. Should I pack this bearing with wheel bearing grease and maybe put rear axle oil on top of everything before I bolt on the housings? It is hard to visualize how the rear axle oil makes it over the double race to lubricate the front bearing. This is a great opportunity to lubricate these parts now. Please comment, Ed[/QUOTE]http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...vised-2014.pdf

Gary WA · 08-22-2023, 09:17 PM

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08-22-2023, 09:54 AM	#1
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Rebuilding Rear Axle I have just removed and pressed in the double race for the pinion with Snyder's A-4210-X Tool. I know it is pricey but this is one task that I was very worried about. It did a beautiful job. Made me feel like a professional mechanic! I would highly recommend it if you can't borrow one. This tool removes and installs pinion bearings and races. Question: When I removed the drive shaft and pinion bearings I was surprised to find the the forward bearing was very dry. It definitely was not wet from rear axle oil. Should I pack this bearing with wheel bearing grease and maybe put rear axle oil on top of everything before I bolt on the housings? It is hard to visualize how the rear axle oil makes it over the double race to lubricate the front bearing. This is a great opportunity to lubricate these parts now. Please comment, Ed

08-22-2023, 01:26 PM	#2
DJ S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southwick, MA Posts: 590	Re: Rebuilding Rear Axle Do not pack the bearings with grease... Just pour gear oil all over the bearings prior to installation.

08-22-2023, 03:57 PM	#3
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Rebuilding Rear Axle I wonder if the oil level was low, so it didn’t get hit with oil splashing ect?

08-22-2023, 09:15 PM	#4
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,105	Re: Rebuilding Rear Axle QUOTE=Ed in Maine;2249871]I have just removed and pressed in the double race for the pinion with Snyder's A-4210-X Tool. I know it is pricey but this is one task that I was very worried about. It did a beautiful job. Made me feel like a professional mechanic! I would highly recommend it if you can't borrow one. This tool removes and installs pinion bearings and races. Question: When I removed the drive shaft and pinion bearings I was surprised to find the the forward bearing was very dry. It definitely was not wet from rear axle oil. Should I pack this bearing with wheel bearing grease and maybe put rear axle oil on top of everything before I bolt on the housings? It is hard to visualize how the rear axle oil makes it over the double race to lubricate the front bearing. This is a great opportunity to lubricate these parts now. Please comment, Ed[/QUOTE]http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...vised-2014.pdf __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

08-22-2023, 09:17 PM	#5
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