1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

rear axle diagram ? order of assembly

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Dan66cj5, Oct 19, 2008.

  1. Oct 19, 2008
    Dan66cj5

    Dan66cj5 Member

    Oregon
    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2003
    Messages:
    235
    I have had my rear axle apart for a while now.. and can't remember the exact order of assembly :rofl: I have mis placed my cj manual, and cant find a diagram online. I'm working on a offset tapered D44 rear axle. Heres my problem.. After installing the axle shaft, next is:

    1. axle shims
    2. bearing retainer plate(that thick plate that holds the axle shaft in.)
    3. paper seal(same shape as the axle shims)
    4. axle shaft bearing seal(looks like axle shim with a seal that the shaft rides inside)
    5. backing plate

    Is this correct so far ? I'm not 100% where the paper seal goes and the axle bearing seal. Or do they go before the bearing retainer plate ?
     
  2. Oct 19, 2008
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Hermosa, SD
    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2003
    Messages:
    8,525
    reverse 4 and 5 and you should be good to go.
    The seal goes on the outside of the backing plate; additionally, there should be a grease cup that covers the outer seal to prevent leaking grease from being thrown into the brake shoes. The rear wheel hub surface seals on this seal.
     
  3. Oct 19, 2008
    WYOMIKE

    WYOMIKE Oct 1971 pic

    Parkman, Wyoming
    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2003
    Messages:
    685
  4. Oct 19, 2008
    Dan66cj5

    Dan66cj5 Member

    Oregon
    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2003
    Messages:
    235
    Perfect, thanks for the clarifications and diagram ! Now to get it done. :)
     
New Posts