AZDeuce
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Gentlemen:
I spent last weekend, swapping out my non working front axle, for a used working takeout. Some fun when doing it by your self, but I got her done, and without injuring myself or the truck. Just took my time and figured out how to get the old one off and down, and the new one up and re-mounted. SAFELY!
I have a couple questions/problems, I'd appreciate some input on. First what size is the wheel bearing wrench/socket I need to buy to remove the wheel bearing nuts the correct way?
Second, when I tilted my "new to me" working front axle over, WATER poured out the top driveshaft pinion seal......DOH!
Sooooo.....my plan of attack once the bearings are repacked and the best brake shoes, wheel cylinders, drums are installed so it is driveable, is to mount the tires, and get her off the jack stands, so she's ready to roll.
Then drain the gear oil/water out, fill with muratic acid, drive her for about 15 - 20 minutes at SLOW speed, then drain the acid, flush out, and fill with diesel fuel, drive her around at slow speed, then repeat the flush/fill w/diesel cycle one more time, then drain that and fill with regular gear oil.
Any thoughts? I would think the muratic acid would eat away any rust/corrosion but not etch the metal parts for that short of time, but I'm ALWAY open to other ways to do this.
Thanks in advance for your help.
I spent last weekend, swapping out my non working front axle, for a used working takeout. Some fun when doing it by your self, but I got her done, and without injuring myself or the truck. Just took my time and figured out how to get the old one off and down, and the new one up and re-mounted. SAFELY!
I have a couple questions/problems, I'd appreciate some input on. First what size is the wheel bearing wrench/socket I need to buy to remove the wheel bearing nuts the correct way?
Second, when I tilted my "new to me" working front axle over, WATER poured out the top driveshaft pinion seal......DOH!
Sooooo.....my plan of attack once the bearings are repacked and the best brake shoes, wheel cylinders, drums are installed so it is driveable, is to mount the tires, and get her off the jack stands, so she's ready to roll.
Then drain the gear oil/water out, fill with muratic acid, drive her for about 15 - 20 minutes at SLOW speed, then drain the acid, flush out, and fill with diesel fuel, drive her around at slow speed, then repeat the flush/fill w/diesel cycle one more time, then drain that and fill with regular gear oil.
Any thoughts? I would think the muratic acid would eat away any rust/corrosion but not etch the metal parts for that short of time, but I'm ALWAY open to other ways to do this.
Thanks in advance for your help.