I need to get the correct part numbers to replace the axle bearings and seals on this 9 inch. I will be at Gary's GTG saturday and we are working on rebuilding this axle. Here are the pictures. Gary said this setup looks different than his. Anyone got a clue what part numbers I need?

 

A20 at oreilly.
http://images.oreillyauto.com/parts/.../mpb/pta20.jpg

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0055&ppt=C0337

That's the taped roller bearing with outboard seal. The seal *should* come with it.
There's still a race (cup) in the end of the axle housing. Whatever housing that axle came from, as I don't see it in the pic....

 

THANKS ROGUE! That bearing race IS still in the end of the shown axle housing. I got a little paint on it. Its hard to see it because of the angle.

 

If you go to some of the other parts stores, they will give you a different self-contained bearing that fits and works fine. I always thought this tapered bearing setup was a little strange, since there is nothing setting the tension on the bearing except the sheetmetal retainer.

 

NP Ray. Pop the race out, as the new bearing comes complete with outer seal, the race, and lock ring. The seal can be bought separately, but changing it requires pressing off the bearing, and that ruins the lock ring.......

 

Yep, that's the bearing I have - the one RW posted. Good job, RW!

 

Same type bearing I spent a couple extra hours on saving, when I was dealing with the bad seal on dad's truck. Just couldn't bring myself to discard a good USA bearing, and replace it with a china bearing....... But, I am a bit of a patriot.......

 

I bought the bearings, third member seal, some full synthetic gear oil and some carb cleaner to clean out the third member real good before reassembly. Im going to check the lash on the gears tomorrow night and install the third member and apply the POR15. That way all we need to do saturday is press on the bearings and install the backing plates and axles. I will swap out the axle Sunday if my pregnant wife allows me some more time. Or if we get bored Saturday night we could swap it out then