Midwest Amphicar
Worlds Largest Amphicar Destination
I have added some tips and pics on replacing rear axle at Midwest Amphicar Home Harbor
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Axle install
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Tedredamphi
Platinum Subscriber
Dave,
Do you use the Spicer 5-297x or the 5-297-1x (greasable) u-joints when rebuilding the axles? What do you use to clip the u-joint cups back into the axles shafts? I don't think there are any grooves in the shafts for the modern day inside slip rings to fit into.
Thanks,
Ted
Do you use the Spicer 5-297x or the 5-297-1x (greasable) u-joints when rebuilding the axles? What do you use to clip the u-joint cups back into the axles shafts? I don't think there are any grooves in the shafts for the modern day inside slip rings to fit into.
Thanks,
Ted
Canadian four amphs
Amphicar Expert
See the tool in Daves pic,,
JEf Collins has had this installation tool made
along with the swing arem tool.
They are Aval threw him or I can sell to you.
there $50 each or $90 for both plus shipping.
I also bring them to the swim ins I go to,
GORD
Jeffs # is.. 1 905-649-1046
JEf Collins has had this installation tool made
along with the swing arem tool.
They are Aval threw him or I can sell to you.
there $50 each or $90 for both plus shipping.
I also bring them to the swim ins I go to,
GORD
Jeffs # is.. 1 905-649-1046
Tedredamphi
Platinum Subscriber
Dave,
The order on your axle parts appears different than the Amphicar manual!! Manual (and my car) have outer bearing spacer inside of the bearing and not outside like your picture. Probably doesn't make too much difference, but just curious.
Thanks,
Ted
The order on your axle parts appears different than the Amphicar manual!! Manual (and my car) have outer bearing spacer inside of the bearing and not outside like your picture. Probably doesn't make too much difference, but just curious.
Thanks,
Ted
Midwest Amphicar
Worlds Largest Amphicar Destination
I am glad You brought this to My attention. The ring location does matter. Will be updating web page with change. Later Dave
canitfloat
Member
How tight should the axle nuts be in ft lbs? Also, how tight should the swing arm pinch bolts be? Thanks!
SNOWBIRD
Amphicar Expert
I see no one has replied since 2009, is anyone still on this siute other than Dave and me?
The axle nut has to be supper tight, around 250 ft lbs.
the NEW(don't reuse) swing arm bolts have to be very tight too. or axle will wobble..10mm bolt, exra hardened,do not drive in with hammer, use tool. torque to 60 ft lbs.
The axle nut has to be supper tight, around 250 ft lbs.
the NEW(don't reuse) swing arm bolts have to be very tight too. or axle will wobble..10mm bolt, exra hardened,do not drive in with hammer, use tool. torque to 60 ft lbs.
hypewaters33
New Member
Thanks a lot for sharing this. I have been searching for a step by step guide on how to remove and replace a cv axle/joint on a front wheel drive vehicle.
In replacing the axle, would I have to switch over the weight to the new one?
In replacing the axle, would I have to switch over the weight to the new one?
