1965 Pontiac Tempest removal of axle bearing.

1965 PONTIAC TEMPEST
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GOATMAN65
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1965 Pontiac Tempest V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i have a 65 pontiac tempest/clone gto. the left rear wheel is leaking grease. if i remove the brake drum and remove the 4 bolts that holds the axel in, will i be able to get the axel out. or does it have a c - clip in the rearend that has to be pulled first than remove the 4 bolts holding the axel in. thanks for any info. i am hoping i dont have to drain the rearend grease and remove the rear cover. jb.
Apr 28, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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that one could be either way. try taking the 4 bolts out an d if the axle pulls out then you are ok, but if it doesn't you'll have to pull the pan and pull the c-clip.
Nov 13, 2009 at 9:52 AM
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