1993 Yamaha Timberwolf 250 2x4 Rear Differential Help

[emoyer105]

I have a Yamaha Timberwolf 250 2x4 that I purchased a while ago as a project. I fixed it up to where everything was working great in my opinion, however when I showed it to a potential buyer he complained about a vibration from the rear drive shaft. (Which I ridiculous seeing as he tried to wheelie it before that) Anyways I took the rear diff apart and found most of the seals and bearings where bad. So I bought a kit off of amazon only to find that it doesn’t have all of the bearings and seals. After finding that I decided to try to find a used good condition replacement but they’re all to expensive for me so is there a better alternative for me, or can someone point me in the right direction to get the rest of the parts?

[MarkinAR]

Usually the cheap rebuild kits don't have the axle bearings, however the axle bearings are normally available at parts stores.  You probably have everything for the diff but missing stuff like bearing #9 below.  I've had great luck measuring the in/out/width on a bearing, hitting google to find a number to cross, and then calling the local parts store.  Bearings are only about $8 in a parts store and are pretty easy to find.

 

[emoyer105]

Great thanks I’ll give that a shot

[MarkinAR]

Or..if axle bearings aren't shot just rebuild the diff and send it on it's way. 

[Tundra550]

I got a allballs kit for the rear axle and it had three seals in the kit and two bearings. There was only 2 used when I took it apart and for the life of me I couldn’t figure out where the third seal would go. Anyone else come across town his with the allballs kits. Thanks 

This was for a 1994 Yamaha Timberwolf