Rear Axle Bearings need Replacement? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

newbraunie · 06-12-2009, 02:15 PM

I am in the middle of R&R of rear brakes on my 69 C-10. I noticed that when I turn the axle the bearings make a very squeaky noise(s). They sound as if they are not being lubed. I also drained the differential and do not know if it was low prior to draining. I guess I could measure the amount of fluid that came out. It does this on both sides. There is no play in the axle shaft or seal leakage. I am wondering if I should repalce the seals and bearings? Other than the squeaky noises the bearings make there is no other indications that I need to replace. Any advice out there guys?

06-12-2009, 02:15 PM	#1
newbraunie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central TX Posts: 393	Rear Axle Bearings need Replacement? I am in the middle of R&R of rear brakes on my 69 C-10. I noticed that when I turn the axle the bearings make a very squeaky noise(s). They sound as if they are not being lubed. I also drained the differential and do not know if it was low prior to draining. I guess I could measure the amount of fluid that came out. It does this on both sides. There is no play in the axle shaft or seal leakage. I am wondering if I should repalce the seals and bearings? Other than the squeaky noises the bearings make there is no other indications that I need to replace. Any advice out there guys?

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