Is there a bearing maker recommended for axle seal rplmt

CocoLoco74

Bought an X
Location
Virginia
so was excited to get new breaks, rotors and suspension, was bummed to find that I think, not only are my dust shields deteriorating, but may have to replace drivers side rear seal. Found liquid over e brake when replacing them. Is there a guide on how to do this, does the universe have to line up at the same time you insert the shaft into the axle?
 

jsexton

Need Bigger Tires
Location
Lewis Center, OH
dana/spicer for the collar/bearing retainer, timken bearings (skf and koyo are good too), and national seals if you can. It's not too bad to do it yourself. It's also not very hard to get the splines to line up.

Not sure which rear axle you have, but there is a nice writeup on thx for the m226. I believe the c200k is very similar. I found it easier to slot the bearing retainer like you do the race rather than drill it like he did in the writeup. If i remember correctly, i drove the bearing and bearing keeper back on with a 24" long 1.5" schedule 40 black iron pipe with a cap on the end. You definitely want to heat the keeper before putting it on - that thing is tight.

https://www.thenewx.org/threads/how-to-m226-axle-seal-replacement.269492/
 

jsexton

Need Bigger Tires
Location
Lewis Center, OH
oh, do one side at a time and lift that end of the axle tube up higher so diff fluid doesn't run out. Also, you don't really need a slide hammer. I used a pry bar to get it out easily. I've also seen people use an old rotor as the slide hammer. pry bar method was easy though, just don't pry on the tone ring. I was able to slide the axle out without taking the abs sensor off - do this at your own risk though.
 

Zack.

Has been dubbed Arnold
Supporting Member
Location
Livermore, CA
Old rotor as slide hammer did the trick for me. I just replaced with a loaded shaft rather than trying to deal with getting a new bearing on there.
 

Prime

Shut up Baby, I know it!
Admin
Location
Denver Adjacent
If you want to replace just the seal, you need a dremel to cut the old inner race off the axle shaft, new outer axle bearing, new axle seal, and a shop press to put it all back together.

I've done both sides. Definitely cheaper than replacing the entire loaded axle. But way more work.
 

CocoLoco74

Bought an X
Location
Virginia
Thank you guys, you are the best, my x is a 09 4x4 S model. Hen mention in the stand alone pipe that is to drive new items onto shaft? In lue of press correct?
 
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