I recently picked up a used rear axle (8.25) from the scrap yard. I pulled it apart to replace the axle seals, and saw that there was a lot of surface rust on the inside of one of the axle tubes and on the corresponding driveshaft. I'm fairly sure this was from the way the axle was sitting in the yard, as only half of it was covered.
Is there a good way to remove the rust from inside the tube without disassembling too much? I imagine the rust will eventually will get into the bearings/etc. as the gear oil starts sloshing around, and I want to remove it before anything gets chewed up. Or I am overthinking it, and just don't worry about it?
Thanks!
Is there a good way to remove the rust from inside the tube without disassembling too much? I imagine the rust will eventually will get into the bearings/etc. as the gear oil starts sloshing around, and I want to remove it before anything gets chewed up. Or I am overthinking it, and just don't worry about it?
Thanks!