thank you for the great video, local shops wanted $350 plus parts for the outer bearings on both sides....watched your video 5 times to make sure it was that easy, bought my axle saver bearings for $50 and rented the tools from the auto zone to remove and reinstall the bearings.. no lie, it took me 1hour and 15 minutes from start to finish and that included jacking up the rear and removing the tires on my 97 dodge ram thank you again saved me at least $350
I bought some of these repair bearings to fix the noise in my rear end. I tried to install the bearing like he did in the video but it went in about halfway and refused to go any further. I had to ruin it to get it out. I measured another one carefully to assure there was nothing to bind it as I drove it in. Again the same problem. It bound up and did not want to go in.I then got a 3rd one and the only thing I did differently to get it installed was I put oil on the O-ring. It was the O-ring that was causing the binding. The installer in the video does not instruct to put oil on the O-ring. Be sure to do that.
@@alexd6512 actually i bought a different brand but the same type. i watched this video and i knew better than to try to install it dry but he made it look so easy. just trying to be helpful to others.
I see some questions that are not answered. For these axles the bearing roller actually rolls on the axle shaft vs. rolling on an inner bearing race which is not a preferred design as the axle shaft surface is not nearly as hard as a bearing race. Over time the axle bearing contact area becomes worn or pitted. The best solution is to replace the axles which are typically less than $150 each which includes the new bearings and seals. The alternate solution is to use the Axle Repair Bearings. These bearings move the rolling surface on the axle outward to a new unworn surface. The problem with these is they also protrude from the axle tube which makes it difficult at time to be able to push the axle in far enough to ore-install the axle c-clips without damaging the new seals. The repair bearings also do not last as long as the original. You may get 40,000 miles or you may get 10,000 miles out of these. If your doing your own labor it maybe cost effective but if your paying someone it is cheaper in the long run to get new axles. Also, to remove the repair bearings (which are hammered into the axle tube) the best way is to remove the seal, inner bearing retainer, slide the bearing out of the housing, then run a bead of weld n the ID of the bearing race and it will shrink the bearing enough to alloy you to easily pull out the bearing. This also does not damage the axle tube. At this point you can either install a new repair bearing or a new axle and original bearing and seal. Hope this helps someone.
almost put mine in backwards cause there is a seal on both sides. This should be addressed in video. Smaller seal that sticks out a little goes to the inside.
I have that problem with my bearing and they hold onto the passenger side, it has already been twice that I change the bearing and change the old axle because it had wear, what is the problem?
i installed an AxlesSaver bearing in my 53yr old rearend because of the horrific noises it was startin to make in the mornings but now i cant get past the metal detectors at the airport. is there a neoprene type bearing to replace the metal ones as it made a big difference in my rearends life and all the neighboring componets in its general. i thought The Clapper was the answer but SKF came thru thankyou AxleSaver👍
Hello, Great video. I can't seem to find a part number for a axle saver bearing for my 1959 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup truck. Can you provide me with this info. Even a regular axle bearing with a separate seal would be great. Thanks Mike
The rear axle bearing is SKF R1502-EL and SKF seal part number 18695. Unfortunately no axle saver is available for this application. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Nice video, the guy told me that the wheel bearing seals on the rear is causing the car to vibrate when driving 50+ MPH......so is it true that wheel bearings do cause car vibrations? Thanks!
Anytime you have a vibration its good to do a complete inspection for possible causes. Anything from an out of balance tire to worn u-joints or center support should be checked. A rear axle bearing or pinion bearings should be checked because they can also cause vibration. Thanks for watching!
How about National RP-6408 Axle Repair Bearing? I see mechanics saying this design the seal is inboard and the bearing is pre-greased, that just doesn't seem right. There is a seal on both sides of the bearing, but that axle running on just the grease they put in there doesn't sound like a great idea, guess just for people who cheap out and do not replace a worn axle... few more miles out of them?
The technician really has to be the determining person to decide if an axle repair bearing should be used vs. replacement of the axle or just using a new axle bearing and seal. The Axle Repair Bearing Guide at www.skf.com/binary/30-62170/TT10_005.pdf is another informational resource about the axle repair bearing that might be helpful to you. Thanks for watching!
if you use an axle saver bearing and later decide you want to replace the axle with a new axle and original bearing and seal design can you do so successfully and will the axle saver bearing be easy to remove?
Thank You for choosing SKF for your bearing and seal needs. If you are replacing the repair bearing with a new axle and original bearing and seal the repair bearing can be easily removed with a puller.
You can look up part numbers for any vehicle on our e-catalog (www.showmetheparts.com/skf/). From this information is looks like BR72 would fit. You can double check on the e-cat or, if you should have any further questions, call customer service at 800-882-0008. Thanks for watching!
Visit www.vsm.skf.com/us/en/where-to-buy-and-repair to find an authorized SKF reseller located near you. Thanks for watching, I hope your repair goes well!
Hi. I recently installed one of these bearings but it has a seal on both sides. The bearing came with some grease and then I packed it even more with some of the red stuff. I didn’t know if this was suitable or not because nobody has instructions for the bearings that are sealed off from the diff. Will just grease be sufficient or does the bearing need to be filled with gear lube. I’m betting on grease, but it is a shame that I can’t find an actual answer for these bearings.
I'm guessing since the new bearing has a seal on both ends...it will use grease for lubrication instead of gear oil, because oil can't get to the bearing. Let me know how it worked out. I looking at installing similar type bearings and you're right...no instructions anywhere. lol
@@flecktards3126 Ok, I will pack as much grease as possible. Probably using moly lithium high pressure grease. Glad it's working and thanks for the update!
Whoa..."Not corroded or have any type of imperfection" on the axle...thats why your buying this bearing because your axle is compromised and you dont want to replace it as it shifts the bearing and seal to better surface....If you r axle is fine why would you even use a repair bearing??
