Live Axle Wheel Bearing Service
Replacing rear wheel bearings on a live axle rear suspension requires a few extra steps when compared to a unitized bearing.
Live Axle Bearing Replacement
Replacing wheel bearings on a vehicle with a live rear axle may not be one of the most frequent jobs you do, but it can be one of the most profitable. While the basics have not changed in more than 60 years, new seal materials and differential designs have added new wrinkles.
VIDEO: Live Axle Bearing Replacement
Andrew Markel describes how the breather is an often-forgotten but very important part to forget replacing on a live axle bearing job. Sponsored by BCA Bearings.
Alignment Specs: Ford Mustang 2005-2010 Live Axle
In 2005, Ford introduced a new Mustang with an all-new platform and clean-sheet design. While the formula of a live axle rear and MacPherson strut front end were the same from the previous SN95 and Fox body, Ford refined the design for larger rims by making the bushings larger. These changes made for a vehicle
