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Rear Axle Shaft Not Pushing In To Remove C Clip

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Old 02-23-2018, 07:58 AM
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Pretty sure I put national in mine. I got an entire rear diff rebuild kit with timken bearings but it didn't come with outers so I think I got national bearings and seals for the outers
 
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Well I found out tonight and as you may pick up from the pictures, my outer race on my previous wheel bearing welded itself to the inside of my axle tube. So frustrated!! When an axle goes back it really goes. Currently trying to grind it down to fit the new race. Seemed like my only option.
 
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Originally Posted by briggswope04
Well I found out tonight and as you may pick up from the pictures, my outer race on my previous wheel bearing welded itself to the inside of my axle tube. So frustrated!! When an axle goes back it really goes. Currently trying to grind it down to fit the new race. Seemed like my only option.
Make sure it's not uneven and the race fits without movement. Hope you can get away without having to buy a new shaft. It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to get the relocation bearings in your case
 
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Make sure it's not uneven and the race fits without movement. Hope you can get away without having to buy a new shaft. It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to get the relocation bearings in your case
As I ground down into the race I was able to grind away all the places where it spot welded itself to the axle tube and it eventually popped out. I think I got very lucky. Got everything put pack together today and took it out for a spin, success! Thanks all for your help the last few days, next project I’m sure will come soon. Til then gents!
 
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Originally Posted by briggswope04
As I ground down into the race I was able to grind away all the places where it spot welded itself to the axle tube and it eventually popped out. I think I got very lucky. Got everything put pack together today and took it out for a spin, success! Thanks all for your help the last few days, next project I’m sure will come soon. Til then gents!
I'm glad it worked. I sure hope mine never do that to me. We shall see though... lol
 
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yes!!! The Rango lives!!
 



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