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bl5211a
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 Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:31 pm Post subject: How to remove Rear Axle Shaft? |
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| Hello - I removed the six bolts that hold the brake assembly on to axle flange, but i cant get the axle shaft out? Any recommendations - i want to check bearings and change inner axle seal. |
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wesk
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RICKG
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| Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:52 am Post subject: |
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Check out the M-38 Field Axle Puller section in downloads..
Mechs in the field came up with a solution..
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bl5211a
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| Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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| I checked out download - thats cool. However, my rear axle assembly is out of jeep with no leaf springs.. |
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jimm
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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I second Wes' suggestion of the slide hammer approach. The only thing holding the axle in with the six bolts removed is the friction between the outside of the bearing cup and the inside of the bearing pocket of the axle housing. Could be rusty there if not maintained and water got past the shims and retainer. Doesn't have anything to do with the taper fit of the hub on the axle.
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bl5211a
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the information. I am going to hunt around for a slide hammer. I tried flipping drum, but it is still resisting me. |
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bl5211a
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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| OK - i found slide hammer and was able to get axle shaft out. what i did not realize is brake backing plate still can not slide off. Looks like hub needs to come off to get at outer seal? |
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wesk
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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You must be working without a manual? Both the M38 and the M38A1 manuals tell you to pull the drum and hub together with a puller, then remove the grease seal retainer 6 bolts and the grease seals. Then remove the backing plate, then the shim stack and bearing retainer. That then leaves only the axle shaft in the housing with it's pressed on bearings.
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