john mitchell
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Kentucky
Got a good deal on a complete D30 axle with the right gear I needed, but after taking it apart I found mud and water inside plus it’s leaking fluid and there were no shims what so ever.
In other words I have some work to do, before it goes into my driver.
Also the hubs do not appear to be in great shape
On a positive note, the axle shafts are new with bigger U-joints, the gear is in good shape, and my old hubs can be transferred onto the “new” axle.
Could I be looking in the wrong place for these shims?
I thought the shims should be between the carrier bearing and the axle seal right?
BTW the carrier just fell out when I took the caps off.
I got thinking I should take this to a mechanic and have it set up then I thought, “hey-wait a minute” this thing is already out of my Jeep I’ve got about 4 weeks to get it set up, plus I have one of the best resources right here. I read up on the theory and I have a digital camera if I need your help but…
Before I start I figure I need to get this thing cleaned first, then where do I get the magnetic dial indicator? Are they common? Are they expensive?
I guess I’ll need to order a master install kit, any suggestions for that?
In other words I have some work to do, before it goes into my driver.
Also the hubs do not appear to be in great shape
On a positive note, the axle shafts are new with bigger U-joints, the gear is in good shape, and my old hubs can be transferred onto the “new” axle.
Could I be looking in the wrong place for these shims?
I thought the shims should be between the carrier bearing and the axle seal right?
BTW the carrier just fell out when I took the caps off.
I got thinking I should take this to a mechanic and have it set up then I thought, “hey-wait a minute” this thing is already out of my Jeep I’ve got about 4 weeks to get it set up, plus I have one of the best resources right here. I read up on the theory and I have a digital camera if I need your help but…
Before I start I figure I need to get this thing cleaned first, then where do I get the magnetic dial indicator? Are they common? Are they expensive?
I guess I’ll need to order a master install kit, any suggestions for that?