Dug into my rear axle this morning because I had noticed the P/S leaking oil. The D/S locknut was only hand tight. P/S seemed about right. Both axles have wear marks from axle seals -- P/S more pronounced and irregular than D/S. Both outer bearings just fell out when I pulled the hub???
1) I plan to blast everything with brake cleaner. I have never had any problems with my parking brake -- should I tear apart the P/S parking brake since it has been bathed in gear oil? My gut tells me to clean it up really well and move on. Anything I should be careful of here? Would the oil ruin the shoe material?
2) I assume a little bit of axle wear near the axle seal is normal. I see the FSM states 0.8mm maximum runout on the axleshaft, but isn't clear about the flanged end where it contacts the seal.
I am going to have a shop press in the new bearings. After tearing everything apart, I decided to replace calipers and hub studs as well.
I have read through the FAQ and searched a bit. Just want to see if I am missing anything big.
Photos:
D/S spindle and parking brake paraphernalia
D/S axle
P/S spindle bathed in goop
1) I plan to blast everything with brake cleaner. I have never had any problems with my parking brake -- should I tear apart the P/S parking brake since it has been bathed in gear oil? My gut tells me to clean it up really well and move on. Anything I should be careful of here? Would the oil ruin the shoe material?
2) I assume a little bit of axle wear near the axle seal is normal. I see the FSM states 0.8mm maximum runout on the axleshaft, but isn't clear about the flanged end where it contacts the seal.
I am going to have a shop press in the new bearings. After tearing everything apart, I decided to replace calipers and hub studs as well.
I have read through the FAQ and searched a bit. Just want to see if I am missing anything big.
Photos:
D/S spindle and parking brake paraphernalia
D/S axle
P/S spindle bathed in goop