Saving my bearing

missouri

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Northwest suburbs

• Jan 31, 2007

• #1

Heres the deal I have a set of Superior's d44 axles left over from a TJ I used to own, I want to use them in my d44 XJ axle assembly. I know the mounting plates are different, I would like to remove the bearings with as much chance as possible of not damaging them. I ain't cutting them off. I have a vertical 12 ton Press. A shop wants $50 to remove the bearing and they cost about $50. Can this be done?

thanks

Missouri

 

DaffyXJ

NAXJA Member #929

Location

southern MD

• Jan 31, 2007

• #2

Yep, I use a 9 inch bearing spiltter and hang it in the press (20 ton). I run about a 90 percent success rate on pulling axle bearings with out damage. The 9 inch splitter (as opposed to a 4.5 inch splitter) gives a better bite on the bearing, resulting in more success.

As a side note, Do you know for sure the flange plates are different?

 

Ray H

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Falling Waters, WV

• Jan 31, 2007

• #3

Try heating the bearings with a torch as you press them off.
The backing plates are different between an XJ D44 and a TJ D44.

 

missouri

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Northwest suburbs

• Feb 1, 2007

• #4

Thanks for the advice and yep they are different. XJ d44 rounded on one side, bolt pattern slightly off. I heard that a Rubicon plate could be used, who really knows??

missouri

 

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MudDawg

NAXJA Member #728

Location

Central Florida

• Feb 1, 2007

• #5

If you heat the bearings, they are toast..

 

FELIX

Who Knows, Ask Who

Location

Camarillo, CA

• Feb 1, 2007

• #6

MudDawg said:

If you heat the bearings, they are toast..

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You might get away with mild heat, but as mentioned above, I would advise against it. Steady press & bearing separator is the best bet. Put pressure on it & tap on it.

Rob $.02

 

missouri

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Northwest suburbs

• Feb 7, 2007

• #7

Thanks, didn't plan on using a torch maybe elec heat gun at most.

missouri

 

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lawsoncl

NAXJA Forum User

Location

North Idaho

• Feb 7, 2007

• #8

I have seen a number of writeups where people slotted the retaining plates to avoid having to pull the bearings. Might be an option.

 

missouri

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Northwest suburbs

• Feb 15, 2007

• #9

Now there's another good idea, thanks

missouri