Rear Axle Shaft question
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QuicksilverJK
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Doesn't sound right to me. The bearing kit should include seal, bearing, and retaining ring
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QuicksilverJK
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jjlong
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It came with the bearing seal and retainer with the for studs that hold it to the axle housing but it did not come with a collar that the OEM shaft had. It gets pressed on next to the bearing and goes inside the axle tube
QuicksilverJK
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jjlong
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Well shit! Looks like I'll be pulling out the new shafts this week. Thanks for researching that for me! A
QuicksilverJK
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That collar is there to prevent the bearing from walking off the shaft by doubling the surface area that has a press fit. Also, I have had mixed luck getting the seal to reseal after being removed. I would try to get the shop to replace the whole set, and not just add the collars.
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jjlong
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Will do. Thanks again.
jdofmemi
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The retainer ring is a harder press fit than the bearing, if I remember correctly from doing mine.
The ring is a one time use item, you drill it part way and split it with a punch to remove it in order to not nick the shaft and cause a stress riser where it will break under load. It should have been in the kit.
The seal usually will leak if it is reused, in my experience.
The ring is a one time use item, you drill it part way and split it with a punch to remove it in order to not nick the shaft and cause a stress riser where it will break under load. It should have been in the kit.
The seal usually will leak if it is reused, in my experience.
Exodus 4x4
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Clean the seal good and coat it with RTV Black just before you bolt the flange up. Even on new installs we do this.
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jjlong
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By using the RTV do you think I will be good with not having to cut off the bearing and replace the seal that was literally just installed one mile ago? Do you think I could just install the Ring?
WJCO
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He's just speaking from a preventative point of view. You should be able to install the inner retainer without messing with the bearing at all. It will require a press though.
jjlong
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Some people have mentioned the seal being a one time use only, which would mean I'd need to cut the bearing off in order to replace it. Just wanted to confirm I could reuse the seal?
WJCO
Meme King
I have reused seals with no issues myself. I know techs that will replace it everytime just to be safe. IMO, with such a short time on the new one, you should be fine reusing it.
jjlong
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That's what I was thinking. The RTV is a good tip, though! I'll buy the inner ring and press it on tomorrow. Thanks guys!
Slimebones
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Yes, just be sure to use brake clean on the seal OD and the bore on the axle tube to be sure the rtv adheres well.
Exodus 4x4
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You can also heat the ring up and drop it on, IF you don’t have a press. This works for the bearing as well but preferably with an induction heater.
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jjlong
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I do have a press. Thanks for the help!