I took a D44 in to water. The two bolts that hold a plate that secures the hard brake line along the tube were not there, and water got in.
I changed the diff fluid which was heavily contaminated (a watery grey fluid), also the fluid apperared to be all over the outer bearings which didn't appear to have any grease on them. I put bearing grease on the outer axle bearings, however I didn't clean them, which I now realize was probably a bad idea.
Anyway the rear end has developed a bad vibration, consistand with wheel speed. It is stronger with power and goes away when the car is coasting.
How can I clean out the contamination. How can I tell if the bearing are alright? Also, are the bearings in the diff, and on the pinion sealed or should I be concerned about them?
I changed the diff fluid which was heavily contaminated (a watery grey fluid), also the fluid apperared to be all over the outer bearings which didn't appear to have any grease on them. I put bearing grease on the outer axle bearings, however I didn't clean them, which I now realize was probably a bad idea.
Anyway the rear end has developed a bad vibration, consistand with wheel speed. It is stronger with power and goes away when the car is coasting.
How can I clean out the contamination. How can I tell if the bearing are alright? Also, are the bearings in the diff, and on the pinion sealed or should I be concerned about them?