AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
04-30-2004, 09:03 AM
#31
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Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
Would it damage anything if I tack welded the hub to the axle? I would
love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
seals).
- Adam
love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
seals).
- Adam
04-30-2004, 09:03 AM
#32
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Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
Would it damage anything if I tack welded the hub to the axle? I would
love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
seals).
- Adam
love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
seals).
- Adam
04-30-2004, 09:03 AM
#33
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Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
Would it damage anything if I tack welded the hub to the axle? I would
love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
seals).
- Adam
love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
seals).
- Adam
04-30-2004, 01:35 PM
#34
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Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
That big-*** nut on the axle has to be torqued to a really huge number, then
turned so the cotter pin aligns with the next slot on the crown nut. DO NOT
turn the nut backwards to get to a place where the cotter pin can go in.
"stitzel" <adam@awstitzel.com> wrote in message
news:8135e701.0404281928.474e4648@posting.google.c om...
> Thanks for the advice. I wish I could go to a one piece axle right
> now, but I just spent $1,500 on a new boat motor and I don't think I
> could get away with putting $300 more into my jeep. Next time I take
> it apart I will go with a one piece but for now I am trying to stop
> the leak to prevent damage to rear differential.
>
> What can I do to prevent spin out now that I have disassembled the
> hub? Can I put lock tight on it? Can I tack it (with a weld)? Again, a
> permanent solution is ok, because next time I take apart I go one
> piece. Any other advice? So far I have no gasket sealant and hand pack
> the bearings with grease. Thanks Again!
>
> - Adam
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:<40901F02.1BCA597C@***.net>...
> > Be sure and hand pack the wheel bearing with grease as the seal
> > should tell you they do not share the differential gear lube.
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > Ditto, the two piece axles will last forever or until someone
takes
> > > them apart to replace the seals. The only way to make sure they hold
> > > like new is to buy new hubs and swedge them on, at that rate you might
> > > as well buy the one piece axles and forget it:
> > > http://www.thejeep.com/onlinecatalog/p66.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
turned so the cotter pin aligns with the next slot on the crown nut. DO NOT
turn the nut backwards to get to a place where the cotter pin can go in.
"stitzel" <adam@awstitzel.com> wrote in message
news:8135e701.0404281928.474e4648@posting.google.c om...
> Thanks for the advice. I wish I could go to a one piece axle right
> now, but I just spent $1,500 on a new boat motor and I don't think I
> could get away with putting $300 more into my jeep. Next time I take
> it apart I will go with a one piece but for now I am trying to stop
> the leak to prevent damage to rear differential.
>
> What can I do to prevent spin out now that I have disassembled the
> hub? Can I put lock tight on it? Can I tack it (with a weld)? Again, a
> permanent solution is ok, because next time I take apart I go one
> piece. Any other advice? So far I have no gasket sealant and hand pack
> the bearings with grease. Thanks Again!
>
> - Adam
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:<40901F02.1BCA597C@***.net>...
> > Be sure and hand pack the wheel bearing with grease as the seal
> > should tell you they do not share the differential gear lube.
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > Ditto, the two piece axles will last forever or until someone
takes
> > > them apart to replace the seals. The only way to make sure they hold
> > > like new is to buy new hubs and swedge them on, at that rate you might
> > > as well buy the one piece axles and forget it:
> > > http://www.thejeep.com/onlinecatalog/p66.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
04-30-2004, 01:35 PM
#35
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Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
That big-*** nut on the axle has to be torqued to a really huge number, then
turned so the cotter pin aligns with the next slot on the crown nut. DO NOT
turn the nut backwards to get to a place where the cotter pin can go in.
"stitzel" <adam@awstitzel.com> wrote in message
news:8135e701.0404281928.474e4648@posting.google.c om...
> Thanks for the advice. I wish I could go to a one piece axle right
> now, but I just spent $1,500 on a new boat motor and I don't think I
> could get away with putting $300 more into my jeep. Next time I take
> it apart I will go with a one piece but for now I am trying to stop
> the leak to prevent damage to rear differential.
>
> What can I do to prevent spin out now that I have disassembled the
> hub? Can I put lock tight on it? Can I tack it (with a weld)? Again, a
> permanent solution is ok, because next time I take apart I go one
> piece. Any other advice? So far I have no gasket sealant and hand pack
> the bearings with grease. Thanks Again!
>
> - Adam
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:<40901F02.1BCA597C@***.net>...
> > Be sure and hand pack the wheel bearing with grease as the seal
> > should tell you they do not share the differential gear lube.
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > Ditto, the two piece axles will last forever or until someone
takes
> > > them apart to replace the seals. The only way to make sure they hold
> > > like new is to buy new hubs and swedge them on, at that rate you might
> > > as well buy the one piece axles and forget it:
> > > http://www.thejeep.com/onlinecatalog/p66.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
turned so the cotter pin aligns with the next slot on the crown nut. DO NOT
turn the nut backwards to get to a place where the cotter pin can go in.
"stitzel" <adam@awstitzel.com> wrote in message
news:8135e701.0404281928.474e4648@posting.google.c om...
> Thanks for the advice. I wish I could go to a one piece axle right
> now, but I just spent $1,500 on a new boat motor and I don't think I
> could get away with putting $300 more into my jeep. Next time I take
> it apart I will go with a one piece but for now I am trying to stop
> the leak to prevent damage to rear differential.
>
> What can I do to prevent spin out now that I have disassembled the
> hub? Can I put lock tight on it? Can I tack it (with a weld)? Again, a
> permanent solution is ok, because next time I take apart I go one
> piece. Any other advice? So far I have no gasket sealant and hand pack
> the bearings with grease. Thanks Again!
>
> - Adam
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:<40901F02.1BCA597C@***.net>...
> > Be sure and hand pack the wheel bearing with grease as the seal
> > should tell you they do not share the differential gear lube.
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > Ditto, the two piece axles will last forever or until someone
takes
> > > them apart to replace the seals. The only way to make sure they hold
> > > like new is to buy new hubs and swedge them on, at that rate you might
> > > as well buy the one piece axles and forget it:
> > > http://www.thejeep.com/onlinecatalog/p66.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
04-30-2004, 01:35 PM
#36
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Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
That big-*** nut on the axle has to be torqued to a really huge number, then
turned so the cotter pin aligns with the next slot on the crown nut. DO NOT
turn the nut backwards to get to a place where the cotter pin can go in.
"stitzel" <adam@awstitzel.com> wrote in message
news:8135e701.0404281928.474e4648@posting.google.c om...
> Thanks for the advice. I wish I could go to a one piece axle right
> now, but I just spent $1,500 on a new boat motor and I don't think I
> could get away with putting $300 more into my jeep. Next time I take
> it apart I will go with a one piece but for now I am trying to stop
> the leak to prevent damage to rear differential.
>
> What can I do to prevent spin out now that I have disassembled the
> hub? Can I put lock tight on it? Can I tack it (with a weld)? Again, a
> permanent solution is ok, because next time I take apart I go one
> piece. Any other advice? So far I have no gasket sealant and hand pack
> the bearings with grease. Thanks Again!
>
> - Adam
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:<40901F02.1BCA597C@***.net>...
> > Be sure and hand pack the wheel bearing with grease as the seal
> > should tell you they do not share the differential gear lube.
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > Ditto, the two piece axles will last forever or until someone
takes
> > > them apart to replace the seals. The only way to make sure they hold
> > > like new is to buy new hubs and swedge them on, at that rate you might
> > > as well buy the one piece axles and forget it:
> > > http://www.thejeep.com/onlinecatalog/p66.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
turned so the cotter pin aligns with the next slot on the crown nut. DO NOT
turn the nut backwards to get to a place where the cotter pin can go in.
"stitzel" <adam@awstitzel.com> wrote in message
news:8135e701.0404281928.474e4648@posting.google.c om...
> Thanks for the advice. I wish I could go to a one piece axle right
> now, but I just spent $1,500 on a new boat motor and I don't think I
> could get away with putting $300 more into my jeep. Next time I take
> it apart I will go with a one piece but for now I am trying to stop
> the leak to prevent damage to rear differential.
>
> What can I do to prevent spin out now that I have disassembled the
> hub? Can I put lock tight on it? Can I tack it (with a weld)? Again, a
> permanent solution is ok, because next time I take apart I go one
> piece. Any other advice? So far I have no gasket sealant and hand pack
> the bearings with grease. Thanks Again!
>
> - Adam
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:<40901F02.1BCA597C@***.net>...
> > Be sure and hand pack the wheel bearing with grease as the seal
> > should tell you they do not share the differential gear lube.
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > Ditto, the two piece axles will last forever or until someone
takes
> > > them apart to replace the seals. The only way to make sure they hold
> > > like new is to buy new hubs and swedge them on, at that rate you might
> > > as well buy the one piece axles and forget it:
> > > http://www.thejeep.com/onlinecatalog/p66.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
04-30-2004, 01:35 PM
#37
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Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
That big-*** nut on the axle has to be torqued to a really huge number, then
turned so the cotter pin aligns with the next slot on the crown nut. DO NOT
turn the nut backwards to get to a place where the cotter pin can go in.
"stitzel" <adam@awstitzel.com> wrote in message
news:8135e701.0404281928.474e4648@posting.google.c om...
> Thanks for the advice. I wish I could go to a one piece axle right
> now, but I just spent $1,500 on a new boat motor and I don't think I
> could get away with putting $300 more into my jeep. Next time I take
> it apart I will go with a one piece but for now I am trying to stop
> the leak to prevent damage to rear differential.
>
> What can I do to prevent spin out now that I have disassembled the
> hub? Can I put lock tight on it? Can I tack it (with a weld)? Again, a
> permanent solution is ok, because next time I take apart I go one
> piece. Any other advice? So far I have no gasket sealant and hand pack
> the bearings with grease. Thanks Again!
>
> - Adam
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:<40901F02.1BCA597C@***.net>...
> > Be sure and hand pack the wheel bearing with grease as the seal
> > should tell you they do not share the differential gear lube.
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > Ditto, the two piece axles will last forever or until someone
takes
> > > them apart to replace the seals. The only way to make sure they hold
> > > like new is to buy new hubs and swedge them on, at that rate you might
> > > as well buy the one piece axles and forget it:
> > > http://www.thejeep.com/onlinecatalog/p66.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
turned so the cotter pin aligns with the next slot on the crown nut. DO NOT
turn the nut backwards to get to a place where the cotter pin can go in.
"stitzel" <adam@awstitzel.com> wrote in message
news:8135e701.0404281928.474e4648@posting.google.c om...
> Thanks for the advice. I wish I could go to a one piece axle right
> now, but I just spent $1,500 on a new boat motor and I don't think I
> could get away with putting $300 more into my jeep. Next time I take
> it apart I will go with a one piece but for now I am trying to stop
> the leak to prevent damage to rear differential.
>
> What can I do to prevent spin out now that I have disassembled the
> hub? Can I put lock tight on it? Can I tack it (with a weld)? Again, a
> permanent solution is ok, because next time I take apart I go one
> piece. Any other advice? So far I have no gasket sealant and hand pack
> the bearings with grease. Thanks Again!
>
> - Adam
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:<40901F02.1BCA597C@***.net>...
> > Be sure and hand pack the wheel bearing with grease as the seal
> > should tell you they do not share the differential gear lube.
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > Ditto, the two piece axles will last forever or until someone
takes
> > > them apart to replace the seals. The only way to make sure they hold
> > > like new is to buy new hubs and swedge them on, at that rate you might
> > > as well buy the one piece axles and forget it:
> > > http://www.thejeep.com/onlinecatalog/p66.htm
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
04-30-2004, 04:52 PM
#38
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Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
I wouldn't. I have seen people weld trying to hold it temporally
after it had stripped, weld the heck out of it, and it would break lose
on normal acceleration.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
stitzel wrote:
>
> Would it damage anything if I tack welded the hub to the axle? I would
> love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
> but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
> seals).
>
> - Adam
after it had stripped, weld the heck out of it, and it would break lose
on normal acceleration.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
stitzel wrote:
>
> Would it damage anything if I tack welded the hub to the axle? I would
> love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
> but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
> seals).
>
> - Adam
04-30-2004, 04:52 PM
#39
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Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
I wouldn't. I have seen people weld trying to hold it temporally
after it had stripped, weld the heck out of it, and it would break lose
on normal acceleration.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
stitzel wrote:
>
> Would it damage anything if I tack welded the hub to the axle? I would
> love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
> but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
> seals).
>
> - Adam
after it had stripped, weld the heck out of it, and it would break lose
on normal acceleration.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
stitzel wrote:
>
> Would it damage anything if I tack welded the hub to the axle? I would
> love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
> but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
> seals).
>
> - Adam
04-30-2004, 04:52 PM
#40
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Posts: n/a
Re: AMC 20 Axle Oil Seal Replacement Question
I wouldn't. I have seen people weld trying to hold it temporally
after it had stripped, weld the heck out of it, and it would break lose
on normal acceleration.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
stitzel wrote:
>
> Would it damage anything if I tack welded the hub to the axle? I would
> love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
> but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
> seals).
>
> - Adam
after it had stripped, weld the heck out of it, and it would break lose
on normal acceleration.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
stitzel wrote:
>
> Would it damage anything if I tack welded the hub to the axle? I would
> love to replace the axle with a one piece, or even replace the hub,
> but I promised the wife it was a cheap project (only the cost of
> seals).
>
> - Adam