Yes I am sure its a torque tube, and I have already removed the axles,
and I am trying to get the axle bearings. Last night I rented a slide
hammer with claws on the end to pull my bearings/seals but no matter
how hard I slide that weight the bearings wont budge. I followed
directions in the shop manual but can't figure out what I am doing
wrong. But once I get the bearings out Ill be able to bring it to
orielly's and match the part #'s
you sure it is still a torque-tube rear?? Why would someone go to
> trouble and put in another one of those?? Torque tube has no moving
> driveshaft and no U-joint on outside of rear end case. Pull an axle, brake
> and drum parts, and pull out the seal and bearing. Bearings have numbers on
> them to get a match. You do mean axle bearings?? If you need differential
> bearings, it's not too simple to change these w/out differential knowledge
> and tools. To remove axles will require you to take off rear cover and pull
> a bolt and spacer, carefully removing and push in axles to get clips out so
> you can pull them out. IF you don't have a shop manual yet, don't touch the
> job. Most vendors have those, around $25. OR, take it to a shop that has
> done some differential work. Most modern rears have a code stamped in the
> axle tube on top, usually passenger side. Usually need a wire brush and
> flashlight, crawl under truck and brush and look. Rust covers the numbers
> most times. Not sure how the old AD rears were marked If at all even. Manual
> probly says.
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