Busted spider gears

[Hotchef181818]

Picked up a project Jeep this week and starting to work my way through the issues. It’s a 2001 with a 44 rear. The spiders are toast and are delivering in a couple days so I started taking everything apart today but ran into an issue. The gears are stamped 41 11, im assuming 3.73 gears(haven’t counted teeth). I don’t see how I’m going to get the cross pin out past the ring gear. Is it safe to take the ring gear off or would that effect backlash, etc ? I don’t know how to set gears if this would change anything.

 

[Chris]

Paging @Rob5589, or maybe even @ElectricWizard

 

[pagrey]

Picked up a project Jeep this week and starting to work my way through the issues. It’s a 2001 with a 44 rear. The spiders are toast and are delivering in a couple days so I started taking everything apart today but ran into an issue. The gears are stamped 41 11, im assuming 3.73 gears(haven’t counted teeth). I don’t see how I’m going to get the cross pin out past the ring gear. Is it safe to take the ring gear off or would that effect backlash, etc ? I don’t know how to set gears if this would change anything.

Removing the carrier and ring gear doesn't change the gear setup. It is commonly done when installing a lunchbox locker to remove the cross pin or shaft.

Edit: some people even grind the ring gear so they can remove it easily if they need to again although I didn't do it on mine

 

[Hotchef181818]

Removing the carrier and ring gear doesn't change the gear setup. It is commonly done when installing a lunchbox locker to remove the cross pin or shaft.

I thought so but wanted confirmation before taking it off. Hank you. Ring gear bolts are single use correct ? I didn’t notice I’d have to remove the ring gear so I didn’t order any yet

 

[pagrey]

I reused mine but that doesn't mean much.

 

[ElectricWizard]

I too have reused ring gear bolts with no issue per consent of gear master Rob.

 

[Hotchef181818]

I too have reused ring gear bolts with no issue per consent of gear master Rob.

Cool, I should be good to go. Thanks guys !

 

[Hotchef181818]

Another quick question, torque specs.

Ring bolts 40-50
Bearing caps 70-80

Sound right ?

 

[pagrey]

Not a clue on the torque but the factory service manual is in the TJ Resources section and I'm sure it's in there if nobody answers.

 

[ElectricWizard]

My 2000 FSM calls for 80 ft/lbs on both ring gear and bearing caps.

 

[Hotchef181818]

My 2000 FSM calls for 80 ft/lbs on both ring gear and bearing caps.

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Wow, higher than I thought but thank you.