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| Author: | Rezfink [ Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Front axleshaft |
I pulled out a full sized truck stuck in a ditch using 4-low (wasn't easy and lots of tire slipping). Later that night I heard a low rumble coming from the passenger tire area. I pulled it all apart and it looks like my axle shaft -to-cv connection is stripped. I have a Haynes manual and it says to use a special tool to pull it(axle shaft) out? - I'm planning on using a pair of vice grips since it's toast anyways. - so I just pull it out? There's no retaining clip on the inside ? Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
No special tools needed there is a clip but with vice grips it will pop out Just push in and pop it out It was more than likely worn out anyways and you just hadn't noticed it yet Common issue |
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| Author: | Rezfink [ Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
Thanks tom I'll give it a try tomorrow eve.. Do I have to remove the lower strut bracket/mount to have straight access? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | u2slow [ Mon Oct 19, 2015 5:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
When I found my intermediate shaft wobbling, the housing-end bearings & seals were also shot. As a result, I ripped out the whole front drivetrain in one afternoon in my driveway. Then the Jeep could still drive (2wd), and I could inspect and order parts accordingly. Much easier deal with the diff on a workbench. 
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| Author: | Function > Form [ Tue Oct 20, 2015 10:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
Rezfink wrote: Thanks tom I'll give it a try tomorrow eve.. Do I have to remove the lower strut bracket/mount to have straight access? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk In my experience, I removed the whole strut assembly and the hub/steering knuckle (leaving either the tie rod or lbj attached) since the axle goes through the clevis fork and there isn't enough movement to pull the axle end out, but maybe there is another way. Subscribed for tips from the pros. |
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| Author: | WhitbyKJ [ Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
If your lifted, you will find the bottom of your strut will be in the way. Much easier to remove the whole tower. Basically, support the vehicle by the front cradle, remove tire, knock the axle nut off. Undo clevis fork, separate the fork: separate upper control arm. Remove fork, remove strut, remove cv, remove shaft. On the ground, takes about an hour. I typed this in a hurry so I might have missed something |
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| Author: | Function > Form [ Wed Oct 21, 2015 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
Just a tip, loosen the axle nut (but leave it attached) before you jack up your jeep. Otherwise, you may knock it off of the jack stand. |
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| Author: | pjigar [ Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
I used a breaker bar between wheel studs to lock the shift movement while I loosen the axle nut. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Function > Form [ Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
That works too, I usually install the lugs on a couple of the studs to prevent damage in that case. |
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| Author: | Rezfink [ Fri Oct 23, 2015 11:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
Cool thanks guys I got the cv and inner axle out!!! (Part II) Soooo I have some another HYPOTHETICAL questions (assume I/you broke down in the middle of nowhere) - Could I put it back together and drive it without the cv and inner axle? Would the differential oil just come out ? Or If I put the inner axle back in without the cv would it stay in place ? And if I used 4low would it turn the 3 working wheels? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | lfhoward [ Sun Oct 25, 2015 8:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front axleshaft |
Rezfink wrote: Could I put it back together and drive it without the cv and inner axle? Would the differential oil just come out ? Many have done this temporarily and it's ok. Just stuff a rag into the hole to keep dirt out. The diff should not leak fluid, if I remember correctly. (somebody correct me if I'm wrong.) Rezfink wrote: And if I used 4low would it turn the 3 working wheels? Because you have an open (unlocked) differential, you would get zero torque on your other front wheel, even with 4WD engaged. It would be like driving a rear wheel drive KJ. |
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