jk_surgeonfish
NAXJA Forum User
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So, I am getting the parts to change out the rear axle shaft bearings on my 99XJ. I am getting the Timkens and went to Autozone to get them. Part #TRP1559TV. The first Autozone only had one so I got it and then went across town and got the other.
Here is the strange thing. The first one I picked up looks like I would expect. The second one is taller and has a rubber gasket with a spring on it that goes around the axle shaft. This would basically prevent any differential fluid from reaching the bearings. I do see that the bearing is pre-packed with grease however. The first one I got is not prepacked and would be accessible to the diff fluid when installed.
I called another Autozone and they pulled the part and he has the one that has the gasket with the spring.
So... what gives? Which is correct? Which one should I use?
Here is the strange thing. The first one I picked up looks like I would expect. The second one is taller and has a rubber gasket with a spring on it that goes around the axle shaft. This would basically prevent any differential fluid from reaching the bearings. I do see that the bearing is pre-packed with grease however. The first one I got is not prepacked and would be accessible to the diff fluid when installed.
I called another Autozone and they pulled the part and he has the one that has the gasket with the spring.
So... what gives? Which is correct? Which one should I use?