Thanks for all the input. Davis, I would take you up on your offer,
but I notice from your bio that you are on the east coast. The
shipping to the midwest is the killer. I'm not too familiar with
interchangeability among the amc lineup. I know that a Gremlin
would be a direct bolt in. How about a Pacer? Javelin? Jeep? If a
Jeep would work, I'm sure I can find one close by.
Thanks Again,
Dan
--- In
BaadAssGremlins@yahoogroups.com, Davis Martin <martin-
davis@...> wrote:
>
> There are also E clips holding the axels in place in the center
section so you won't be able to pull the axle the way just
described.
> I have a good model 15 rear here if anyone needs it.
> Davis
>
> Dave Kaunist <dave@...> wrote:
> I haven't done this on an AMC but did this on a
Mustang. If the AMC is similar its not that hard. Remove the rear
drum, flip it around and loosely attach it back on the axle, then
pull on the drum to pull the axle out. On the Mustang the bearings
are pressed on so you'll have to go to a
machine shop to get the new
ones pressed on but I think the cost for the bearings and pressing
them on should be in the range of $50-75. You may want to replace
the seals also but that is also pretty easy. Slide the axles back
in.
>
> This is working from memory from about 6-7 years ago on a
Mustang. You may need to pull the backing plate for the brakes off
but even if you need to do that I believe you can leave the brake
shoes, springs, etc in place. However, if you have it all apart and
haven't serviced the brakes for awhile it might be a good time to do
that also. Good luck.
>
> Dave
> 72 Gremlin X
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
BaadAssGremlins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
BaadAssGremlins@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Dan M.
> Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007
7:38 PM
> To:
BaadAssGremlins@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] 77 amx rear axle questions/help
>
>
> I have a 77 hornet amx with the 258/4 speed. I was told that
the rear
> axle bearings need to be replaced. My questions are:
>
> 1. Is this difficult, or can I do this myself (I'm somewhat of a
> novice)?
> 2. What other rear axles (amc or otherwise) will either directly
bolt
> in or will bolt in with minimal modification?
> 3. Does anybody have 1 for sale around the Chicago area?
> 4. My mechanic says it will be $850 for the parts/labor. I've
never
> had this done before - is this a reasonable price?
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
>
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