You did not do yourself any favors there. Best bet is to mangle the bushing out of there so you can push the washer back enough to get the retaining ring out of there.
Is this axle-side control arm bushing welded on?
- Thread starter Brad W
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Im guessing this is the rebuild kit for that Axle mount.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TFSGCLY/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TFSGCLY/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Doesn't look right. The Currie link above for the full kit has a PDF with a parts list.
On the PDF alot of the parts on the IPB are not in there inventory. Ill have to call them tomorrow when they open.
Im almost considering buying the whole kit again and get a friend to weld it all in for a case of beer. Then I know exactly what I have and Learn how to do it right.
Wait until you can look at the c-clip groove. This may only be a $50 and a couple hour fix.
Keep in mind that the diff housing should have the same JJ in it.
The snap ring is the C-clip?
The JJ tool is $100 to make the new joint once I get it out anyway.
plus the other joint on top of the Diff is $50. plus getting all of the proper replacement parts is just about the same and buying the whole kit,
Yes. It fits into a groove machined into the housing. It needs to be snug. It may not be any more.
A press can be made for significantly less than $100. It only needs to work for this job.
As stated above
1) Make a simple press tool to remove pressure on snap ring.
2) With tool installed use snap ring pliers to remove snap ring.
1) Make a simple press tool to remove pressure on snap ring.
2) With tool installed use snap ring pliers to remove snap ring.
It may be possible to screw this up worse, but probably only with a grinder and a cutting torch.
The snap ring fits into a groove. You need to press the washer in slightly to relieve pressure so you can close the snap ring together and remove it from the groove. Once it is out of the groove, the washer that holds the urethane race in can be removed and then the ball, and then the other race and then the other washer. You do not have room to move the snap ring out of the groove.
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Thank you.
Hugeeee lesson learned this weekend.
Don't ram-rod stuff I have no idea about.