rear axle bearing

[whippster]

i need to change my rear axle bearing on my 99 jeep grand cherokee. I have heard that you need to redo you gear backlashing. how do i do that? and is there anything else that i have to do in changing the bearing?
-cole

 

[Shorty]

no need to mess with backlash for an axle bearing--

pinion bearings and carrier bearings, yes-- but not axle bearings.

 

[whippster]

So just put the bearing in and that is it?

 

[CaliXJ]

I've heard putting them in the freezer a few hrs prior will help get them in a little easier. You will also need to replace the outer seals.

 

[1990heepxj]

im curious where is the bearing your replacing located in the axle?

 

[jeeperjohn]

If you are replacing the outer bearing in the end of the axle tube it will not require you to mess with the backlash. If it is a c-clip axle you can freeze the outer race to make it go in easier. If it is a c-clip axle you will need a press to remove the old bearing from the axle shaft and press the new one on. If it is the carrier bearings you need to replace you should also not need to reset the backlash as long as you make sure the shims go back on exactly as they were removed. Same for the pinion bearings, as long as they go back in the same way you should not need to make any adjustments.

 

[CaliXJ]

Is it the NON C clip that needs to be pressed?

 

[jeeperjohn]

Is it the NON C clip that needs to be pressed?

Yes, it either has an interference fit bearing or a retaining collar that holds the bearing on the shaft.

 

[RCP Phx]

Yes, it has an interference fit bearing and a retaining collar that holds the bearing on the shaft.

Fixed it for you.