7.25 axle bearing question

[Futzy1]

Hey guys,

So I've got some noise in one of the rear bearings on my 73 Dart Custom with a 7.25 differential. I just got the parts in and was perusing the manual. I was under the impression that when you change pressed bearings and need to remove the axle shaft you typically do so by getting into the dizzy, removing a pin and possibly a c clip, but I did not see that when I was reading the manual.

Am I missing something???

 

[Red's '72 Dart]

As far as I know there is no "c" clip in the 7 1/4. Axle retained by the bearings.

 

[Futzy1]

Awesome. So just pop her on out then huh?

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

It is a pressed on bearing with a lock collar. It is held in at the axle housing with nuts and bolts. Also it would be a good idea to replace the axle tube seal at the same time.
I posted this on your other thread.

 

[Futzy1]

Yeah I picked up a pair of bearing and seals. Figured I should do both wheels at the same time.

 

[SGBARRACUDA]

That is a good idea. If you were close to me I would remove the old ones and press the new ones on.

 

[Futzy1]

Thank for the thought. I'd take you up on it. Heck the cross country drive would be really nice if my rear end wasn't about to explode. Lol

 

[pishta]

I gave a member here in Pomona a free 7.25 2 years ago. Said he'd trade me some inner fenders for it. I got there and he handed me 2 rubber flaps....Whats this? "splash shields...." Aw take it, I dont want to haul this home.

 

[Futzy1]

Hahahahahaha

Yeah I'm in that phase where I need to drop the 60 on bearings keeping the 7.25 alive so I can spend other money on more functionally imperative parts. Besides, I've got a stock 225 slant. It's not like I'm throwing a ton of power at it.

Before I knew it was the beating I thought it was the dizzy. The first piece of advise I got was "put up a wanted ad. People will pay you to haul those things off." Lol