I need to replace the rear wheel bearings in my 4WD '91 Loyale wagon sometime soon, so I'm ordering the parts today.

 

When I did one of the front bearings last summer, I reused the original spring pin when I reconnected the inner CV joint to the differential, although my trusty Haynes manual said to "be sure to use a new spring pin." Since I didn't *have* a new spring pin, I used the old one and it seems to have stayed put.

 

For the rear wheel bearings, I'm actually planning ahead instead of waiting for the bearing to fall apart (whoa!). So if I can find a source for new spring pins (apparently with the rear driveaxle, there are spring pins at both the inner CV and outer CV joints). Anyone know where these spring pins can be acquired one their own, without buying a replacement half shaft assembly? Because in the words of my wise companion Haynes, "be sure to use new spring pins."

 

Thanks for any pointers you can offer.

 

- Brooks

The more standard name for them is a "ROLL PIN"

 

Available at most hardware stores and parts houses.   Just take one of your old ones and find a match.   Should be less than $1 each

Few years ago I ordered it from the Car Parts:

 

Model : W0133-1643567  SKU: W0133-1643567

 

I hope this helps.

 

Good luck,

Sam

Aha, thanks Idasho. Sometimes just knowing the right word to ask for can make all the difference. . .