Joined: Nov 01, 2017 Posts: 135 Location: Richmond, BC Canada
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:02 pm Post subject: Axle bearing removal
I have moved on to the rear axle (Dana 44). I have removed all components from each rear wheel. The manual states I should be able to pull the axle shaft and bearings out. Its a no go. It seems the bearing race is frozen in-place. How can I pull axle out? Any Ideas?
I split this new topic from your original unrelated post so you will get a better shot at more replies.
Joined: Mar 22, 2017 Posts: 301 Location: Great Mills, MD
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:03 pm Post subject:
The bearing race is an interference fit with the diff tube. A slide hammer should do the trick. You can also search YouTube for "Willys Jeep Differential Rebuild" and a couple good videos will pop up.
After you remove the hub, and drum and the bearing/seal retainer you can use a slide puller to pop the axle/bearing assembly out of the tube. You can also put the axle hub & nut back on and pull the axle/bearing assembly out. The bearing is pressed onto the axle shaft. If you need a new bearing you'll need the special puller or at least a collar adapter for using a press to remove the bearing from the shaft.
Joined: Nov 01, 2017 Posts: 135 Location: Richmond, BC Canada
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 3:15 pm Post subject:
I put axle nut on each axle then used a 5 pound hammer to pound each axle. when you drive the right axle it pushes out the left axle.... then you slide -in the left axle and pound it until the right axle pops out. No brainier, I did check each axle closley to see if I had damaged them... all good.
The concern is not about damaging the inboard ends of the axles. It is about damaging the inner bearings and the spider gear assembly. I would suggest you follow the established procedures for maintenance on these axles to prevent unwanted repairs later on. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
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