A little bit of a wobble

[flyboy2610]

I must have been editing when you made your second post. Read what I edited. That should hepl.

[fordhombre]

awesome!!!!! Thank you so much! Now, how dumb would it be to just do one bearing? I mean, i'm really broke, but would changing both bearings be justified? Also, do i need to replace the oil seals and retainer?

The differential also has a leak (i know...could i possibly bring up anything else?) under the pumpkin. I read on another post that that could be caused by bad oil seals, yet there's no sign of fluid on my axle shaft, does this mean its the differential cover gasket? Also, this is very rookie-ish, but i can't find any bolts that hold on that back cover...

[Mohillbilly]

That back cover is an integral part of the entire housing. If you're seeing a leak, it is either coming from the drain plug, or the front seal is leaking, and the oil is blowing back as you drive.

[flyboy2610]

Glad to help!

[fordhombre]

Okay, i finally got the axle shaft out of there and i am fixin' to go run it along with a new bearing to the machine shop. Is there supposed to be oil on the shaft? Am i supposed to re-oil the shaft when re-installing it? Thanks! I'll get this baby ready for long-distance yet!