aartod

I don't know what part of the country you live, but in oregon (Portland) there is a shop called drivelines inc. and they do a excellent job.... I had a custom drive shaft for a old bmw 2002 made there. Check em out- maybe ship it!

Well, I just removed my whole rear knuckle.... It went smooth and easy and the axle came out quick. The bearings are totally toast. I am thankful for being in a road salt free state!

So, I just called my local junk yard and they only want $25 for a hub assembly.... Sounds like a deal to me. Does anyone have a quick list of tools I need to do this at a junk yard?- besides a big freakin hammer!

Good deal... Sound like I know what I'm doing this weekend! Thanks

Okay, there is no need to disconnect the shaft from the diff is there? Will the pounding on the shaft damage anything in the diff or the cv shafts?

Ahhh, I haven't hit the "buy" button just yet on the bearing... Maybe the junk yard will save me money and time!

Also, will the axle slide out of the hub easily or does it need to be pounded on or require any special tools? I ordered a new bearing and want to make sure I don't run into any surprises!

Thanks, so I was reading in my manual, and it appears as if I have to have the bearings pressed off and new ones pressed on--- is this true or are there any special tricks to do this at home?

My 90' legacy has been making quite a bit if noise from the rear end of the car lately... It has been making a low pitched growling noise (rar-rar-rar-rar) that increases with speed. I figured it must be a wheel bearing so I jacked it up tried to feel for any slop or play in the bearings but everything seems tight and smooth... So I checked the rear diff and the gear oil was clean and didnt smell burnt and I topped it off. The center support bearing seemed fine as far as a visual inspection goes. Could it be the rear cv joints? I have never had experience with rear ones - only fronts and its obvious when they go bad! Let me know if you have and suggestions or things for me to check and your subaru guru insights!

I have a 1990 legacy and I just pulled the engine to change the clutch and the bell housing side of the transmission is leaking quite a bit of gear oil. It does not seem to be from the imput shaft seal either. Could it be from the mating seam running down the center of the trans? Where else could it be leaking- there isn't much else in the belhousing... I do not have the money right now to replace a trans... Is there a stop leak type of additive that could help? I need my car back on the road by Monday and didn't antisipate this problem!!!!

Thanks for all the advice.... I am not exactly sure which I will pull - there are great arguments for either. Looks like I will be doing it next weekend.

Sounds great... I have a floor mounted electric/hydrolic crane in my garage! I may lower the tranny like you said.

Quite honestly, the car is on its last legs... But then again it has been for 2 years. Right now I'm trying to do the bare minimum... The clutch has been slipping for over a year now and I have just been driving it very easy. The engine burns oil- not visible blue smoke- but it consumes about a quart a week, and barely leaks any. I have a rear main seal leak I plan to address as well when I do the clutch. I love the car, but it's time for a new suby sometime very soon. So, to answer your question, I'm just looking for the quickest- least painful procedure.

Hello, I have a 1990 legacy and I am going to change the clutch this weekend or next... I have been reviewing manual and can't decide whether to pull the engine or drop the tranny. They both seem like a really crappy way to spend a weekend! What experience have you all had with this? Which was easiest, or quicker, or least painful?

Well, my boots are in Great shape.... And I don't have much to lose ... So I think I will give it a try!