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Q- D44 Bearing Retainer

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 2, 2006.

  1. Apr 2, 2006
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Tantallon, Nova...
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    When I took Tonk's back axle apart (10 spline two piece tapered) I only found a bearing retainer on one side (with the shims). Actually this suprised me as for some reason I thought these axles don't use'em at all, just depending on the brake backing plate to hold things in. In fact the retainer had a definate "home made" look to it:rofl:

    So, do these axles actually use the retainer plates?

    If so should there be one on each end or only on the shim end?

    Thanks,

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 2, 2006
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  2. Apr 2, 2006
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Hermosa, SD
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    should be 2 retainers, 1 on each side, behind the backing plate.
    most shim off one side only; I have seen shims on both sides.
    The order in which I always assembled:
    axle housing, shim(s), retainer, backing plate, gasket, outer seal, gasket, protector cup.
    of course, this will be open to debate, like so many things....
     
    jpflat2a, Apr 2, 2006
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