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My wheel started to have negative camber on the driver side rear wheel. I removed the wheel and thought i might not have tighetened the bolts correctly but that wasnt the case. When i apply the breaks while driving i hear a sound under the vhicle from the back i suspected that its from that area as well. I removed the wheel to inspect what might be the issue and i found that there is a lot of 12 o clock wheel play. Ive attached two videos to demonstart the issue. It seems that the axel shaft assembly is loose from the differential. Any input or help would greatly be appreciated!
Hello, I have a 1991 XJ6 - My wheel started to have negative camber on the driver side rear wheel. I removed the wheel and thought i might not have tighetened the bolts correctly but that wasnt the case. When i apply the breaks while driving i hear a sound under the vhicle from the back i suspected that its from that area as well. I removed the wheel to inspect what might be the issue and i found that there is a lot of 12 o clock wheel play. Ive attached two videos to demonstart the issue. It seems that the axel shaft assembly is loose from the differential. Any input or help would greatly be appreciated!
The scale of the photos to text has gone wonky since the large images were moved from the old Jag-Lovers servers to the new. Hopefully they will still be helpful.
Here's a better diagram, from parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com . The differential output shaft bearing is part #17, the bearing retaining collar is part #19, and the O-ring is part #16. The shim, part #18, can be re-used:
Appreciate that! I was told by a mechanic in a local shop that it is actually a stub axle bearing that need repair. How accurate is this? And if so where is this part on the diagram?
Regards,
Bozzy
Appreciate that! I was told by a mechanic in a local shop that it is actually a stub axle bearing that need repair. How accurate is this? And if so where is this part on the diagram?
Hi Bozzy,
If he isn't describing the differential output shaft, then I assume he is describing the rear wheel bearings, which are parts #3 and #9 in the diagram below. These are traditional roller bearings that come in two parts, the "cones," or roller bearing cages, and the "cups," or bearing races. The grease seals, parts #2 and #10 should also be replaced. Also, the fulcrum bolt or "pivot pin" bearings, parts #15 (there are two of them) frequently require replacement. Don't be surprised if the pivot pin, or fulcrum bolt, part #14, is rust-seized inside the sleeve, part #13.
The photos and descriptions at the links below show what is involved in removing & replacing these bearings:
Appreciate that! I was told by a mechanic in a local shop that it is actually a stub axle bearing that need repair. How accurate is this? And if so where is this part on the diagram?
Regards,
Bozzy
Rear driver side 12 o-clock wheel play help!
