Rustyred 58 #1 Posted February 13, 2017 Well folks, Our transmission cleanup is complete except for the differential. Taking a closer look at the axles we found damage!! See pictures below. (someone pointed out in an earlier thread that this can occur.) The outer ring of the bearing put in some shallow grooving - the axle is ok where the needles themselves had been running. Do I need to replace the axle?! Or is it ok since, I assume, the new needles will run on the area between the damage caused by the old bearing? Thanks for the much needed advice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,145 #2 Posted February 13, 2017 Axles are not that expensive. If it does damage the needle bearing and it fails it can do a lot of damage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustyred 58 #3 Posted February 13, 2017 Because purchasing such parts is new to me, would you have any recommendations of where to go for a new axle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #4 Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) You didn't say which tractor or transmission you are working on.With that said a new axle from parts tree is around $200 plus shipping.I think the recommendation is for a used axle.I don't have that much WH experience per say but I have been around this type of situation on much bigger machines.In my opinion the shaft you have could be polished at the damaged area and if the bearing needles don't ride there then you can run what you have.In reusing this shaft you are taking a small risk but worst case you are back in to it again.Used transaxles and parts are out there but if it were mine I would use it.JMHO JAinVA Edited February 14, 2017 by JAinVA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,610 #5 Posted February 14, 2017 I have several good used axles in my shop... some are 1`" and some are 1 1/8" dia. What is the length of the axle in your pics. Send a direct email to me at: daveoman@windstream.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
