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D44 axle spline wear

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Toolmaker, Oct 4, 2008.

  1. Oct 4, 2008
    Toolmaker

    Toolmaker Member

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    How much wear is too much on the axle splines? Mine are worn to the extent that the splines have a sharp point at the top. The unused portion of the splines has a flat on top of each spline.
     
    Toolmaker, Oct 4, 2008
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  2. Oct 4, 2008
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    I'd say it's time to start looking for some replacement shafts.
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2008
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    What Jim said.
     
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  4. Oct 5, 2008
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    sounds like the spider gears are bad as well.
     
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  5. Oct 5, 2008
    Toolmaker

    Toolmaker Member

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    Yeah, I knew the spiders were bad. I pulled the axles in order to replace the spider and side gears.

    This is a centered D44 (from a '74) that I was going to use with a T176 and a D300. This puts a major problem in my plans.

    I have an old T90 in the yard. If it's any good I may have to think about using it to get my Jeep back on the road.
     
    Toolmaker, Oct 5, 2008
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  6. Oct 5, 2008
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I don't know about the spiders, but I'd certainly take a close look at the splines in the side gears..
     
    Patrick, Oct 5, 2008
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