how do you strip a axel down ? ( replacing bearings)

  1. Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 cumbria Posts: 1239 Satin black furio
    #1
    Okay guys time has took its toll on my rear axel and is showing signs of play. Only 8 months ago it was sand blasted and everything copper slipped when it was lowered so the arb should come out easily.

    But how do I remove the arms so I can replace the bearing before it elongates itself. Also do I have to buy the proper bearings or can I go to a local store who sell only bearings with the numbers off the side and get them ?
  2. Established Member Joined: May 2010 leicester Posts: 1446 Clio 182 Inferno
    #2
    IIRC once the torsion bars a free the arms should just hit off the axle, the bearings are like pins inside a race with slits in, they are tiney mate. Just get some from the dealer i dont think they are very expensive
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  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 northamptonshire Posts: 719 saxo furio/vtr
    #3
    i would buy one not to expensive and then refurb your old one and sell it to help pay for the one you bought then next time you need to sort it out you know what you need to do
  4. Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 cumbria Posts: 1239 Satin black furio
    #4
    I do have a axel which I changed before I put this one in, might sandblast it and do the same but rebuild it, depends how far gone it is though and rebuild this and sell one
  5. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card
    #5
    Just tap the trailing arms off. And put new bearings off.
  6. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 134
    #6
    go local for bearings...you'll save a fortune over OEM
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS
    #7
    The fact it's showing signs of play indicates the pins are probably already worn. You can replace the bearings but they won't last long if the pins are worn.

    To replace the pins you need a bloody strong press.
  8. Established Member Joined: Feb 2011 cumbria Posts: 1239 Satin black furio
    #8
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    Originally Posted by Mr_P View Post
    The fact it's showing signs of play indicates the pins are probably already worn. You can replace the bearings but they won't last long if the pins are worn.

    To replace the pins you need a bloody strong press.
    Yeah thats what I'm worried about, if the pins were worn could you build them up with weld (hard facing) then put them in a lathe and turn them down ?