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

["jgray_55" <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx>]

If i remember correctly a Gremlin,Hornet,68-70 Javelin rear ends are 
all the same width. Should bolt right in. Joe--- In 
BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dan M." <vegadan@...> wrote:
>
> 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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