Well dang, why have I been under the delusion I needed a carrier bearing remover all these years then?
I've also used to cheap wedge style puller from the auto parts store. But the bearing race wouldn't budge until I hit them with MAPP gas.
Installing LSD without having to re-setup gears
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I've also used to cheap wedge style puller from the auto parts store. But the bearing race wouldn't budge until I hit them with MAPP gas.
Oh yeah. That is how I did my own since I didn't have a puller at the time. That is one good thing about shims outside the bearing, no pressing and pulling to set backlash.
My plan was to follow the directions Jerry provided and install my LSD and new axles. However, I had to have wrist surgery which derailed my plans so I paid the local Jeep guy do it for me. Jerry and Rob make it sound relatively doable if you have the tools, time and 2 good hands.
Oh dang! Very sorry to hear that. Wish you a speedy recovery. At least you got them in there. I paid to have my axles regeared and the shop tried to overcharge me and both Dana 30 axle seals were leaking up front
. From that day forward I decided I would do all my work, except any limitations that would far exceed my capabilities. But you guys are right, this job looks really doable
. From that day forward I decided I would do all my work, except any limitations that would far exceed my capabilities. But you guys are right, this job looks really doable
So, looking through this thread again & thinking about using some of the $ Uncle Sam gave BACK to me to order the carrier, install kit and locker for my rear 44 (probably east coast gear for carrier & kit & lockright locker).
Why would I need a bearing puller? Is there a pic or vid reference for doing what I want to do you guys would recommend? I'm a carpenter & have owned a TJ since 1998, so mechanically I've been there. I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head around all these terms without seeing it. Thanks
Why would I need a bearing puller? Is there a pic or vid reference for doing what I want to do you guys would recommend? I'm a carpenter & have owned a TJ since 1998, so mechanically I've been there. I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head around all these terms without seeing it. Thanks
You need a bearing puller, to pull bearings of course
Carrier bearings are a press fit with shims under them to set backlash. There are various side bearing pullers. I have a Yukon, there are similar ones available. You'll also need a magnetic dial indicator, dial calipers, and torque wrench.
Dana 44 is shimmed between the bearing race and housing so you really don’t need a bearing puller, just get new bearings.
While you could cut the carrier bearings off it's not easy and professionals would not do it that way. When I removed my carrier bearings it even made the impact wrench work hard and it took some time to finally get each one off.
My Dana 44 shims are outside of the bearings.You need a bearing puller, to pull bearings of course
Carrier bearings are a press fit with shims under them to set backlash.
I’m going to try to use a bearing puller first but may end up using a saw to hack them off. Anyone got experience making their own setup bearings?
unless your changing your R&P you don’t need set up bearings for a Dana 44.
if you are changing the gears, you need to make an inner pinion bearing set up bearing(big one).
So, with my 44, I can install the bearings and shim after? I haven't cracked it open yet to check, but that's what I'm hoping. I'll be getting all new bearings and shims with a master install kit. I'm thinking it shouldn't be rocket surgery, but...
on a dana 44 the shims go on the outside of the bearing so a setup bearing is not required. its only when the shims go under the bearing that setup bearings are required. Jerry posted a picture of this above.
Unless you have master shims, it is easiest to try and install the carrier and both shim stacks all at the same time. This is easiest with the axle removed so you can set the carrier straight down into the housing with the shim stacks.
Unless you have master shims, it is easiest to try and install the carrier and both shim stacks all at the same time. This is easiest with the axle removed so you can set the carrier straight down into the housing with the shim stacks.
I knew the Rubicon was that way, wasn't sure on the non Rubi 44. The older 44's shimmed under the bearing.
You aren't going to hacksaw the inner race. It is hardened. You'll need a cut off wheel.
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