Rear-End Maintenance

You are not logged in. [Log In] VCCA Homepage » Forums » Chevrolet 1942-1954 » 1946-48 » Rear-End Maintenance

Today's Birthdays

None of any significance today.

Featured Chat Guy (or Gal)

29guy

Registered: 10/27/10
Posts: 20

VCCA Member's Photos

Member's Projects

Top Posters (over the past 30 Days)

Topic Options

Rate This Topic

#167255 - 03/06/10 09:08 PM Rear-End Maintenance
Fleetboy Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 03/19/07 Posts: 111 Loc: san bernardino, california	While the rear-end is apart what should be replaced? The axles are out and I'm trying to take care of it all while I'm there. _________________________ 47 Fleetline Aerosedan
Top

#167308 - 03/07/10 03:31 PM Re: Rear-End Maintenance [Re: Fleetboy]
Chev Nut Registered: 01/08/02 Posts: 14897 Loc: West Allis,Wi.	1937-1954 "rear ends" are basically the same. The most common parts to fail are #1-front pinion bearing. Will "whine" during acceleration. Other wise pinion shaft would need to be removed to inspect. #1-rear pinion bearing. When "bad" will make noise while backing off. #3-side carier bearings. Makes a grumbling at steady speed. Rear axle bearings makes a similar noise. #4-worn or improperly adjusted ring gear and pinion. Check wear pattern on gear teeth. #5-Condition of side and pinion gear and the shat the pinion ears ride on. Replacement or inspection of most of the above parts require disasembly of differential. Assembly requires a dial indicator and shop manual. _________________________ Chevgene
Top

#167426 - 03/09/10 01:50 AM Re: Rear-End Maintenance [Re: Chev Nut]
Fleetboy Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 03/19/07 Posts: 111 Loc: san bernardino, california	Thanks, How about the axles? _________________________ 47 Fleetline Aerosedan
Top

#167470 - 03/09/10 10:08 AM Re: Rear-End Maintenance [Re: Fleetboy]
AntiqueMechanic Registered: 12/02/01 Posts: 7721 Loc: Vancouver, WA	Quote: #3-side carier bearings. Makes a grumbling at steady speed. Rear axle bearings makes a similar noise. _________________________ RAY Member Chat Group - Non-Geographical Region Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ If I had known that growing old would be this much fun---I'd have done it sooner!
Top