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Front Axle Bearing ?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by johnny and sandy, Dec 19, 2019.

  1. johnny and sandy

    johnny and sandy Member

    Just cleaned and repack the front bearings The Hub seem to go right back on quite easily. My question is should the inner bearing slide on the axle easily? I would think that you would need to tap it on with a punch or something, the manual just says to tighten the bearing until it binds them back off 1/16 of a turn. The manual doesn't mention whether the bearing slides on easily or not. I would think that you would need to drive the bearing on so that the race doesn't spin on the axle. Anyone out there have experienced repacking the bearings.
     
    johnny and sandy, Dec 19, 2019
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Slides on spindle easily. No force required.
     
    timgr, Dec 19, 2019
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  3. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    X2! If forced on you couldn't get it back off without a puller.
     
    Glenn, Dec 19, 2019
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