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marty in Ohio · 04-22-2021, 08:39 PM

What is the symptom of a worn out rear axle bearing?
Marty

Conaway2 · 04-22-2021, 09:06 PM

Worn-out bearings usually result in noisy operation of the rear axle or wobbly rear wheels. However, there are 7 bearings in the rear axle/torque tube assembly, so some additional detail on what you’re experiencing would help pinpoint the specific problem...although if there is wear in one area, all parts of the rear axle assembly probably need to be inspected.

Bob Bidonde · 04-23-2021, 06:47 AM

Noise and play.

john charlton · 04-23-2021, 03:43 PM

One quick check is to jack up a rear wheel . Try to lift the wheel up against gravity and let it drop . If the bearing is good there should be virtually no movement . Grasp the wheel and try to twist it sideways there should be no movement if the hub and axle are seated .

John in lovely weather Suffolk County England .

marty in Ohio · 04-24-2021, 05:31 AM

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Thanks for the suggestions guys. You can always get a straight answer on Ford Barn.
Marty

04-22-2021, 08:39 PM	#1
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 755	Bad Rear Axle bearing What is the symptom of a worn out rear axle bearing? Marty

04-22-2021, 09:06 PM	#2
Conaway2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 601	Re: Bad Rear Axle bearing Worn-out bearings usually result in noisy operation of the rear axle or wobbly rear wheels. However, there are 7 bearings in the rear axle/torque tube assembly, so some additional detail on what you’re experiencing would help pinpoint the specific problem...although if there is wear in one area, all parts of the rear axle assembly probably need to be inspected.

04-23-2021, 06:47 AM	#3
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,464	Re: Bad Rear Axle bearing Noise and play. __________________ Bob Bidonde

04-23-2021, 03:43 PM	#4
john charlton Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,304	Re: Bad Rear Axle bearing One quick check is to jack up a rear wheel . Try to lift the wheel up against gravity and let it drop . If the bearing is good there should be virtually no movement . Grasp the wheel and try to twist it sideways there should be no movement if the hub and axle are seated . John in lovely weather Suffolk County England .

04-24-2021, 05:31 AM	#5
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 755	Re: Bad Rear Axle bearing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the suggestions guys. You can always get a straight answer on Ford Barn. Marty