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Rear wheel bearings/seals 200 1990

posted by  OwenM on  Sun Apr 27 06:33 CST 2003
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Pulled the rear wheels on my mother's 240 the other day, with the intention of changing out the brake pads for her. I noticed, however, a telltale leak and upon further investigation found that the seal on the passenger side rear wheel is leaking, fouling up the parking brake and causing concern over the health and well-being of the bearings.

At this point I must admit that it's been a couple years since I've owned a swedish steed of mine own, and while I just did some very similar work on the Ford pickup I now drive (gasp!) I'm not sure how to proceed.

My questions are the following:

How are the axles attached inside the differential? Is it a relatively simple matter of a few bolts and pins, or are special tools required to remove them?

Are the bearings and seals seperate parts, or made as a single unit? How readily can they be expected to come out, and are special tools required to get the new ones in?

How much play is to be expected? Both rear axles move 1-2 mm back and forth, which I am assuming is OK, while the bad one also has perhaps 1/2 - 1 mm play up and down, which I expect is less good. Are these assumptions correct?

I, and my mother, thank you for any insight you may have.







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    Rear wheel bearings/seals 200 1990

    posted by  chris herbst on  Sun Apr 27 07:06 CST 2003
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    There are only four bolts that hold the axle shaft into the axle. This is an easy removal once you get the parking brake stuff out of the way. It sounds as if the inner seal is worn out and leaking fluid into the bearings. That might be why there is so much play; the grease might've been washed out over time.

    There is always a little play in 240 rear axle bearings in my experience. Not much, but a tiny bit.

    You do have to press the lock collar onto the axle shaft (to keep the bearing where it belongs). This is a one-time-use piece. You can get it done at a shop if you just take the axle there, with the bearing kit. The bearing kit is bearings, races, and seal, and lock collar also. Plus as I recall they come with the inner seal. Basically one kit does the whole side. I usually get them from Volvo but they might be available on the aftermarket. I couldn't advise on that part.
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    Chris Herbst, near Chicago.







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