It is highly unlikely that the housing itself is damaged beyond repair. The
usual cause of failure for the axle or flange hub is insufficient torque of
that large nut. Also you need to make sure the bearing spacer is not
worn-damaged. Anyone that can sell you an axle can probably also sell you a
housing since they both come from the same source. Maybe get a complete
assembly with bearings ready to install and go.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Annie
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 12:20 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Question - Rear stub axle

Hello everyone,

A while back I'd emailed asking questions about possible sources of a noise
I was hearing. We determined it may be a wheel bearing or CV joint.

I finally had it looked at over the weekend and apparently the problem is
with the stub axle and possibly the wheel bearing housing. I see that Van
Cafe sells used stub axles but any ideas where I can get the wheel bearing
housing?

And/Or does someone who lives near N. Snohomish County, WA have a moment to
come check things out? I've got it up on jack stands at the moment and it
would be very easy to take a quick look. I've been advised NOT to drive it.

Thanks!

 *Annie *email: lsandrsn@gmail.com