Moser axle bearing install

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Has anyone else had an issue with the sealed bearings? I just put miles on new my new axles. Went to check the brakes and noticed that the shoes are soaked.

There is fluid coning out of the bearing. It is not just diff fluid. It is thick and gooey like grease. I am assuming that the bearing seal has failed. I called Moser, and they said it is not covered as it is most likely a bent axle or something out of their control. This fits perfectly into how things usually go for me. Since my middle name is "Chasing Leaks", I was expecting it to leak diff fluid around the outside of the bearing. I didn't really trust the O-ring seal.

It did not leak from the outside, but comes from the inside of the bearing against the axle. What are the things to check to see what might have caused it to happen? I have not yet removed the axle, and will also check tightness of bolts tonight. I don't want to put another expensive Moser bearing back in and have it do it again.

It could be a defective bearing too. Joined Apr 18, Messages Loc. Lighthouse Point, FL. The only times I have had fluid spew from the rear axle end is when the bearing fails. Mud and muck being ground in is usually the culprit for me. When I replace the bearings usually I pull the axle and bring it to the local drivetrain shop for the press-work and then I bolt it back in.

I'm usually good for years of hard use. Some bearings may be slightly better than others, but none of them are going to hold up forever in the muck. Just part of the maintenance routine. There has got to be some sort of defect either in the axle or the original bearing that was installed if it failed that quickly without serious abuse. A machine shop could check the axle for straighness with a straight edge and feeler gauge. If it's bent then I would think it's a warranty deal.

If it's bent and it was purchased fully loaded with bearings and backing plate then they should warrant the entire setup. It it was bare axle then you may have to procure a new bearing out of pocket. Moser also has new studs. Drain your fluid and then remove your diff cover. Capture it and keep it if you have expensive synthetic fluid. Be sure to pick up a rear end install kit before you start. Here is the stock LSD differential. The Black bar is the Swarr bar.

Next move to the other side and remove your driveshaft. We were able to just take it off the pinion yoke and hold it up with a pole jack. We then started working on the axles. Start with the wheel and then the brake caliper.

Be sure not to let it hang. Wire it up or set it on the lower control arm. Before you can pull the axles you have pull the c-clips. First you have to pull the center pin.

Then you can pull the center spring. Now you can pull the stock axles. They will have some gear oil on them so be prepared for drip and whipe down. Pull the main caps and then you can remove the differential.

Here is the pumpkin with the differential out. You can see the pinion gear in the back. Now you can pull the pinon gear. Now your can remove the bearing and use a new one that comes with the install kit. The installation of the new bearing requires a special tool. Plus this pulls it in tight. We press on new bearings. Now its time to put on the rear gear onto the diff.

This did require some gentile persuasion. And you have to do it evenly. Learn More. Moser Video. Recent News. James Kay has successful outing with the new Super Fox package! September 21, Moser Is Making New 8. March 18, Download the Latest Moser Catalog.