[TR] Rear Leaf Spring Adjustment

[Jim Henningsen]

Thanks for the info! Jim

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On Jan 5, 2014, at 2:01 PM, "Randall" <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:

>
>> Speaking of the rear axle.  I am planning on having the outer
>> bearings and
>> seals replaced as well as the front seal.  Everything is
>> leaking of course.
>
> Don't forget the inner wheel bearing seals as well.  If you are getting oil
in the brakes, the inner seals are actually what is
> leaking.  In fact, you might consider just changing them and the pinion
seal; and leave the outer seals (& bearings) alone.  They
> won't leak unless you overgrease the bearing (and even new seals won't stand
up to too much grease).
>
> Be sure to get someone that knows how to remove the hubs.  The average
machine shop will assure you that they can get them apart,
> but then not pay for new ones (when they ruin your old ones).
> http://tinyurl.com/l5f6c4l
>
>> Anything specific I should have checked while it is out of
>> the car?
>
> I'd check the backlash in the gears before disassembly.  Too much may
indicate the need for new thrust washers.  It's extra hassle,
> but only a little as long as the bearings are OK.
>
> And of course the axle end float, even if you don't change the bearings.
>
> Randall