[BaadAssGremlins] Re: 77 amx rear axle questions/help

["Dan M." <vegadan@xxxxxxxxx>]

Davis,

I have a 1977 TSC and in reviewing the procedure for servicing the 
rear end, there is no mention of these E clips that you described.  
Can you give a better description of how these fit and how they are 
removed?

What kind of noise does a bad wheel bearing make?  Right now, when I 
drive the car, the noise that I hear sounds like a ball bearing 
rolling around on a metal table.  It seems to be pretty constant.  
When we took the car for a test drive, the mechanic swerved the car 
from side to side and it didn't seem to change.  I'm not sure if 
this means that it is one of the other rear axle bearing or what.  
All I know is that if the wheel bearings aren't too hard to replace, 
I may take a shot at it and see what happens, but if it is any of 
the other bearings, I won't chance it.

Thanks,
Dan

Dan
--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Davis Martin <martin-
davis@...> wrote:
>
> 68-70 AMX and Javelin will bolt right in as well as any other 
small bodied AMC.(Rambler American,concord, Eagle, Spirit etc)
>    Not sure about the pacer though.  Jeep I don't think will work 
either.
>    Davis 
>    
> 
> "Dan M." <vegadan@...> wrote:
>           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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, 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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dan M.
> > Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 7:38 PM
> > To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > 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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