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Should I fill oil in knuckles of dana 27

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by bigaoy, Jun 2, 2004.

  1. Jun 2, 2004
    bigaoy

    bigaoy New Member

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    Should I fill oil in knuckle because I see plug at the side of knuckle
     
    bigaoy, Jun 2, 2004
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  2. Jun 2, 2004
    H8PAVMNT

    H8PAVMNT Rub his head for luck

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    According to the Factory Service Manual (FSM):

    The Lubrication Chart indicates using "Universal Joint Lubricant"

    Search this site for "Knuckle Puding" I have also seen 140W gear oil recommended.

    HTH.
     
    H8PAVMNT, Jun 2, 2004
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  3. Jun 2, 2004
    willysnut

    willysnut Banned

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    I put a 50/50 mix of 90w gear oil and light wheelbearing grease to help keep it in the housings. They are notorious for leaks. Been that way for two years no problems.
     
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    kamel

    kamel Senior Curmudgeon

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    The manual calls for 140 weight oil. That's what I put in.

    Here's a tip. Usually one puts oil in until it is just at the level of the fill hole and it just begins to seep out.

    Don't do that.

    Instead, fill it until it is about 3/8 to 1/2 inch below the level of the fill hole. That comes from an old Jeep mechanic who used to be manager of the repair shop.

    good luck

    Kamel
     
    kamel, Jun 2, 2004
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    James P. Enderwies

    James P. Enderwies Sponsor

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    HWGA! "Here we go again"! R)
     
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    JAB

    JAB Member

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    R)

    This topic never ends, here or on the G503 site :D

    :beer:
     
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    H8PAVMNT

    H8PAVMNT Rub his head for luck

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    I don't think it really matters what you put in the knuckles. Just lube them. For hell sake I bet Billy's next paycheck that mine are dry as a bone!
     
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    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    I recommend polishing the knuckles w/emory paper while there a apart. change ALL fastners to grade 8 hardware. and NEVER SEIZE the dickens out of everything!.
     
    66cj5, Jun 2, 2004
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    [rant on]

    Repeat after me:

    If the knuckle seals leak, they are bad. Replace them.
    If the knuckle seals leak, they are bad. Replace them.
    If the knuckle seals leak, they are bad. Replace them.

    After replacing the seals per the FSM, fill the knuckles with 140wt lube and fugettaboutit.

    Also, kamel and 66cj5 are dead nuts on the money with their comments. When done right, the D25/27 front axle will dribble nary a drip on your pristine driveway.

    [/rant]
     
    w3srl, Jun 2, 2004
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  10. Jun 3, 2004
    Hippo393

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    Geez Steve, take it easy on the new guy (FNG). R)

    bigaoy: please forgive, it's a topic that comes up almost weekly. Lots of answers to any question is available immediately by using the 'search' function above. ;)
    -Alan
     
    Hippo393, Jun 3, 2004
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Sorry. My bad. :oops:
     
    w3srl, Jun 3, 2004
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    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    perhaps this topic should be on the FAQ.
     
    66cj5, Jun 3, 2004
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  13. Jun 13, 2004
    budtoh3zo

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    If it leaks you know you got oil in it and nothing will happen if it quits leaking something is wrong or out of oil
     
    budtoh3zo, Jun 13, 2004
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