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Definition - axle bearing is on the
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No weight is on the axle shaft.
Used on 3/4 ton and larger trucks and
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Used on 3/4 ton and larger trucks
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four wheel drive front axles.
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FLOATING AXLE
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Definition - axle bearing is inside the axle
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Weight of vehicle is on the axle shaft.
If the axle breaks the wheel will come off
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If the axle breaks the wheel will come off
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BEARING STYLE
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Three styles of RWD solid axle
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Roller Axle Bearings
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Lubricated from differential or packed
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Lubricated from differential or packed
with wheel bearing grease at time of
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installation
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BALL AXLE BEARING
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Held in place
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retainer bolted
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the axle
housing.
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Seal is inside of
the axle
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bearing.
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