List,
Thanks to all who have replied. I appreciate all the help. I've been
reading all the replies and studying Bentley and the TRF catalog so I'm
getting the drift of what each of you have suggested.
Looks like the front seal and the two stub axle seals are leaking so I
guess if nothing else those should be replaced, and probably the stub
axle bearings while I'm at it.
I think the lash is very small. Maybe 1/32" or less at the stub axle
housings. From most of the replies it sounds like I should not need a
rebuild with only 60K original miles. I bought it new so I know the
history. It has had a gentle life.
One follow up question...
I understand the stub axle bearings need to be pressed off/on. Is there
anything special or unusual about these bearings and stub axle or is it
the same as pressing off/on any rear axle bearing. Any machine shop can
do it.
Thanks,
Don Malling
Don Malling wrote:
> The Differential is out of the car -- frame off. 60K original miles.
>
> I'm trying to decide whether to have the differential rebuilt or just
> clean it up and put it back.
>
> Is the some way to tell if the differential should be rebuilt without
> taking it apart? The car has had a gentile life. I don't drive it hard.
> How many miles should I expect between rebuilds?
>
> FWIW, the oil feels stiff at 45 degrees in the garage. I can turn it by
> hand and it feels smooth but it doesn't spin freely. Is that typical?
>
> I suppose I should drain the oil and replace it if nothing else. Also
> thought I should add a drain plug.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated
>
> Don Malling
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