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QuantumMotorsports · 09-08-2003, 01:02 PM

Every wheel on any car has a bearing. That's what allows them to turn. The bearings on a solid rear axle are lubricated by the rear end gear oil. Check the level. You have to pull the diff cover, wheel and axle to change the bearings on a rear end.

09-08-2003, 01:02 PM	#2
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	Every wheel on any car has a bearing. That's what allows them to turn. The bearings on a solid rear axle are lubricated by the rear end gear oil. Check the level. You have to pull the diff cover, wheel and axle to change the bearings on a rear end. __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites