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Axle bearings

Alright so I ordered timken fc66998 bearings as they said they're the correct part but they're definitely not way too large what's the correct bearing for the rear axle?
88 Cougar
88 T-Bird
other cars that don't apply to this forum

Axle bearings

Reply #1
A little info on the rear end they are going into please.

If it's an 8.8 or 7.5 then a BCA 5707 is what you want.

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

Axle bearings

Reply #2
Where is the rear wheel bearing located on my 86 Cougar?  Is it behind the hub?

Axle bearings

Reply #3
Behind the axle.

You have to drain fluid and pull the c-clips in the diff before you can pull the axle. Then you need a tool to remove and press in the new one into the axle tube.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Axle bearings

Reply #4
Pretty decent video showing how to replace the rear axle bearing and seal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXEqzMVRRso

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

Axle bearings

Reply #5
So I have a lot of rear end noise in my car, it's driving me nuts so I'm having the bearings replaced,  is there anything else that would make a lot of roaring noise other than tires?

Axle bearings

Reply #6
Let's start another thread to address any issues other than the axle bearings and seals.

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

Axle bearings

Reply #7
Lots of things can make road noise. Anything that moves.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com