Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Hi,

I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
are rusted to the housing.

Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
ends like C-clip or something?

Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
beating on it.

Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?

Thanks,

Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

> Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> ends like C-clip or something?
> Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> beating on it.

Put a wheel on with loose nuts and use it as a slide hammer. The bearing
race is retaining it, not the seal. No clips
I would avoid heat, and not hammer directly on the axle flange, if it's that
stuck, get a big slide hammer with the frog that bolts on.

> Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?

To use a socket to remove the bolts holdiing the axle plate in.


--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

> Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> ends like C-clip or something?
> Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> beating on it.

Put a wheel on with loose nuts and use it as a slide hammer. The bearing
race is retaining it, not the seal. No clips
I would avoid heat, and not hammer directly on the axle flange, if it's that
stuck, get a big slide hammer with the frog that bolts on.

> Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?

To use a socket to remove the bolts holdiing the axle plate in.


--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

> Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> ends like C-clip or something?
> Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> beating on it.

Put a wheel on with loose nuts and use it as a slide hammer. The bearing
race is retaining it, not the seal. No clips
I would avoid heat, and not hammer directly on the axle flange, if it's that
stuck, get a big slide hammer with the frog that bolts on.

> Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?

To use a socket to remove the bolts holdiing the axle plate in.


--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Hi Steve,
That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
slide hammer like he suggested:
http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
on and just throw it, the axle will follow.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
> Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
> the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
> are rusted to the housing.
>
> Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> ends like C-clip or something?
>
> Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> beating on it.
>
> Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Hi Steve,
That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
slide hammer like he suggested:
http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
on and just throw it, the axle will follow.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
> Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
> the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
> are rusted to the housing.
>
> Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> ends like C-clip or something?
>
> Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> beating on it.
>
> Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Hi Steve,
That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
slide hammer like he suggested:
http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
on and just throw it, the axle will follow.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
> Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
> the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
> are rusted to the housing.
>
> Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> ends like C-clip or something?
>
> Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> beating on it.
>
> Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

The hole is there to allow the socket wrench to fit easy on the backing
plate bolts.

Maybe you just need an axle puller or slide/slap hammer to yank the axle
out.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
> Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
> the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
> are rusted to the housing.
>
> Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> ends like C-clip or something?
>
> Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> beating on it.
>
> Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

The hole is there to allow the socket wrench to fit easy on the backing
plate bolts.

Maybe you just need an axle puller or slide/slap hammer to yank the axle
out.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
> Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
> the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
> are rusted to the housing.
>
> Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> ends like C-clip or something?
>
> Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> beating on it.
>
> Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

The hole is there to allow the socket wrench to fit easy on the backing
plate bolts.

Maybe you just need an axle puller or slide/slap hammer to yank the axle
out.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Steve wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
> Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
> the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
> are rusted to the housing.
>
> Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> ends like C-clip or something?
>
> Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> beating on it.
>
> Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Heheh! Is that an ASE certified technique? ;)

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
> slide hammer like he suggested:
> http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
> on and just throw it, the axle will follow.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Heheh! Is that an ASE certified technique? ;)

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
> slide hammer like he suggested:
> http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
> on and just throw it, the axle will follow.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Heheh! Is that an ASE certified technique? ;)

L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
> slide hammer like he suggested:
> http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
> on and just throw it, the axle will follow.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw

03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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__________________________________________________ _________

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Oh, come on now! Are Bill and I the only ones old enough to have used
a chain as an axle puller? It works best if you use 2 lugs and fasten
bothe ends of the chain. It also works better if the chain is
somewhat larger than a dog leash - I have a 3 inch logging chain handy
anyway.

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:07:57 UTC twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
wrote:

> Heheh! Is that an ASE certified technique? ;)
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
> > slide hammer like he suggested:
> > http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
> > on and just throw it, the axle will follow.
>


--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Oh, come on now! Are Bill and I the only ones old enough to have used
a chain as an axle puller? It works best if you use 2 lugs and fasten
bothe ends of the chain. It also works better if the chain is
somewhat larger than a dog leash - I have a 3 inch logging chain handy
anyway.

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:07:57 UTC twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
wrote:

> Heheh! Is that an ASE certified technique? ;)
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
> > slide hammer like he suggested:
> > http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
> > on and just throw it, the axle will follow.
>


--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Oh, come on now! Are Bill and I the only ones old enough to have used
a chain as an axle puller? It works best if you use 2 lugs and fasten
bothe ends of the chain. It also works better if the chain is
somewhat larger than a dog leash - I have a 3 inch logging chain handy
anyway.

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:07:57 UTC twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
wrote:

> Heheh! Is that an ASE certified technique? ;)
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
> > slide hammer like he suggested:
> > http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
> > on and just throw it, the axle will follow.
>


--
Will Honea <whonea@codenet.net>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 22:35:15 +0000, Will Honea wrote:

> Oh, come on now! Are Bill and I the only ones old enough to have used
> a chain as an axle puller?

Nope.
They even did it on Monster Garage when they did the 2nd hearse show.

Paul

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 22:35:15 +0000, Will Honea wrote:

> Oh, come on now! Are Bill and I the only ones old enough to have used
> a chain as an axle puller?

Nope.
They even did it on Monster Garage when they did the 2nd hearse show.

Paul

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 22:35:15 +0000, Will Honea wrote:

> Oh, come on now! Are Bill and I the only ones old enough to have used
> a chain as an axle puller?

Nope.
They even did it on Monster Garage when they did the 2nd hearse show.

Paul

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

We had one that was so bad that we hooked a spare v-8 engine
block to the chain, two guys with their arms through the front
and back cylinders, and give it a few swings. Just pops right out.

Will Honea wrote:
> Oh, come on now! Are Bill and I the only ones old enough to have used
> a chain as an axle puller? It works best if you use 2 lugs and fasten
> bothe ends of the chain. It also works better if the chain is
> somewhat larger than a dog leash - I have a 3 inch logging chain handy
> anyway.
>
> On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:07:57 UTC twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Heheh! Is that an ASE certified technique? ;)
>>
>>L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
>>
>>>That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
>>>slide hammer like he suggested:
>>>http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
>>>on and just throw it, the axle will follow.
>>
>
>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

We had one that was so bad that we hooked a spare v-8 engine
block to the chain, two guys with their arms through the front
and back cylinders, and give it a few swings. Just pops right out.

Will Honea wrote:
> Oh, come on now! Are Bill and I the only ones old enough to have used
> a chain as an axle puller? It works best if you use 2 lugs and fasten
> bothe ends of the chain. It also works better if the chain is
> somewhat larger than a dog leash - I have a 3 inch logging chain handy
> anyway.
>
> On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:07:57 UTC twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Heheh! Is that an ASE certified technique? ;)
>>
>>L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
>>
>>>That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
>>>slide hammer like he suggested:
>>>http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
>>>on and just throw it, the axle will follow.
>>
>
>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

We had one that was so bad that we hooked a spare v-8 engine
block to the chain, two guys with their arms through the front
and back cylinders, and give it a few swings. Just pops right out.

Will Honea wrote:
> Oh, come on now! Are Bill and I the only ones old enough to have used
> a chain as an axle puller? It works best if you use 2 lugs and fasten
> bothe ends of the chain. It also works better if the chain is
> somewhat larger than a dog leash - I have a 3 inch logging chain handy
> anyway.
>
> On Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:07:57 UTC twaldron <thomas@OBVIOUSrubicons.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Heheh! Is that an ASE certified technique? ;)
>>
>>L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
>>
>>>That's a seal bearing like Paul said, If you don't want to barrow a
>>>slide hammer like he suggested:
>>>http://www.tooltown.org/auto/slide-hammer.htm Then just lug nut a chain
>>>on and just throw it, the axle will follow.
>>
>
>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

I chain it to one of my friends, and tell him that there's a beer for you,
over thataway.

--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

I chain it to one of my friends, and tell him that there's a beer for you,
over thataway.

--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

I chain it to one of my friends, and tell him that there's a beer for you,
over thataway.

--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

my method: i lay a prybar against the backside of the axle flange (between
the axle flange and the the drum brake backing plate) and give the prybar a
good, firm outward tap (or two or three) with a BFH, resulting in the shaft
popping free but not flying across the garage ;)


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:401BBA47.9A11D1F@sympatico.ca...
> The hole is there to allow the socket wrench to fit easy on the backing
> plate bolts.
>
> Maybe you just need an axle puller or slide/slap hammer to yank the axle
> out.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Steve wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
> > Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
> > the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
> > are rusted to the housing.
> >
> > Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> > removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> > ends like C-clip or something?
> >
> > Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> > hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> > beating on it.
> >
> > Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> > wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

my method: i lay a prybar against the backside of the axle flange (between
the axle flange and the the drum brake backing plate) and give the prybar a
good, firm outward tap (or two or three) with a BFH, resulting in the shaft
popping free but not flying across the garage ;)


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:401BBA47.9A11D1F@sympatico.ca...
> The hole is there to allow the socket wrench to fit easy on the backing
> plate bolts.
>
> Maybe you just need an axle puller or slide/slap hammer to yank the axle
> out.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Steve wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
> > Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
> > the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
> > are rusted to the housing.
> >
> > Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> > removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> > ends like C-clip or something?
> >
> > Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> > hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> > beating on it.
> >
> > Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> > wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

my method: i lay a prybar against the backside of the axle flange (between
the axle flange and the the drum brake backing plate) and give the prybar a
good, firm outward tap (or two or three) with a BFH, resulting in the shaft
popping free but not flying across the garage ;)


"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:401BBA47.9A11D1F@sympatico.ca...
> The hole is there to allow the socket wrench to fit easy on the backing
> plate bolts.
>
> Maybe you just need an axle puller or slide/slap hammer to yank the axle
> out.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> Steve wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm trying to tear down a rusty Dana 44 rear end from an 80-something
> > Cherokee. I manged to get the bolts off the retaining plates that hold
> > the axles in, but the axles won't come out. Looks like the outer seals
> > are rusted to the housing.
> >
> > Are these seals all that are holding the axles in place? I've not yet
> > removed the carrier gears. There's nothing in there on the inside axle
> > ends like C-clip or something?
> >
> > Any suggestions for freeing the outer seals? I've used some torch and
> > hammer. Just wondering if there's a trick to this before I really start
> > beating on it.
> >
> > Also, there is a single round hole between two of the bolts on each
> > wheel mount surface. Any idea why it's there?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Steve

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Thanks to all for the advice. I fastened the ends of a chain to the
flange and yanked real hard with a bar. Saved the beer for myself.

Any tips on non-destructively removing the bearings from the axles?

Steve

Paul Calman wrote:
> I chain it to one of my friends, and tell him that there's a beer for you,
> over thataway.
>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Thanks to all for the advice. I fastened the ends of a chain to the
flange and yanked real hard with a bar. Saved the beer for myself.

Any tips on non-destructively removing the bearings from the axles?

Steve

Paul Calman wrote:
> I chain it to one of my friends, and tell him that there's a beer for you,
> over thataway.
>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Thanks to all for the advice. I fastened the ends of a chain to the
flange and yanked real hard with a bar. Saved the beer for myself.

Any tips on non-destructively removing the bearings from the axles?

Steve

Paul Calman wrote:
> I chain it to one of my friends, and tell him that there's a beer for you,
> over thataway.
>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Hi Steve,
I just let the machine shop that I'm buying the bearing from cut it
of with their Oxy-Acetylene, seeing they have the hundred ton press too.
The torch bothers some, they drill a hole in the ring and split it with
a chisel: http://www.----------.com/R44axle.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Steve wrote:
>
> Thanks to all for the advice. I fastened the ends of a chain to the
> flange and yanked real hard with a bar. Saved the beer for myself.
>
> Any tips on non-destructively removing the bearings from the axles?
>
> Steve
>
> Paul Calman wrote:
> > I chain it to one of my friends, and tell him that there's a beer for you,
> > over thataway.
> >

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Hi Steve,
I just let the machine shop that I'm buying the bearing from cut it
of with their Oxy-Acetylene, seeing they have the hundred ton press too.
The torch bothers some, they drill a hole in the ring and split it with
a chisel: http://www.----------.com/R44axle.pdf
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Steve wrote:
>
> Thanks to all for the advice. I fastened the ends of a chain to the
> flange and yanked real hard with a bar. Saved the beer for myself.
>
> Any tips on non-destructively removing the bearings from the axles?
>
> Steve
>
> Paul Calman wrote:
> > I chain it to one of my friends, and tell him that there's a beer for you,
> > over thataway.
> >

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

Hi Steve,
I just let the machine shop that I'm buying the bearing from cut it
of with their Oxy-Acetylene, seeing they have the hundred ton press too.
The torch bothers some, they drill a hole in the ring and split it with
a chisel: http://www.----------.com/R44axle.pdf
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Steve wrote:
>
> Thanks to all for the advice. I fastened the ends of a chain to the
> flange and yanked real hard with a bar. Saved the beer for myself.
>
> Any tips on non-destructively removing the bearings from the axles?
>
> Steve
>
> Paul Calman wrote:
> > I chain it to one of my friends, and tell him that there's a beer for you,
> > over thataway.
> >

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:MlkTb.13967$Ja2.83932@nnrp1.uunet.ca...> Any tips on non-destructively
removing the bearings from the axles?

Steve, don't even bother trying to get them off in one piece. Buy new
Timken bearings and have them pressed on, they're not that expensive that
you should try to save the old bearings... which is pretty much impossible
anyway.

Jerry
--
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Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:MlkTb.13967$Ja2.83932@nnrp1.uunet.ca...> Any tips on non-destructively
removing the bearings from the axles?

Steve, don't even bother trying to get them off in one piece. Buy new
Timken bearings and have them pressed on, they're not that expensive that
you should try to save the old bearings... which is pretty much impossible
anyway.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:MlkTb.13967$Ja2.83932@nnrp1.uunet.ca...> Any tips on non-destructively
removing the bearings from the axles?

Steve, don't even bother trying to get them off in one piece. Buy new
Timken bearings and have them pressed on, they're not that expensive that
you should try to save the old bearings... which is pretty much impossible
anyway.

Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
To email, remove 'me' from my email address
N6TAY, PP-ASEL
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

I actually got bearings for mine that are one peice. They have the seal and
bearings all together. The retaining collar ring thing is seperate
KH

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:TelTb.6731$1O.1276@fed1read05...
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:MlkTb.13967$Ja2.83932@nnrp1.uunet.ca...> Any tips on
non-destructively
> removing the bearings from the axles?
>
> Steve, don't even bother trying to get them off in one piece. Buy new
> Timken bearings and have them pressed on, they're not that expensive that
> you should try to save the old bearings... which is pretty much impossible
> anyway.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>
>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

I actually got bearings for mine that are one peice. They have the seal and
bearings all together. The retaining collar ring thing is seperate
KH

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:TelTb.6731$1O.1276@fed1read05...
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:MlkTb.13967$Ja2.83932@nnrp1.uunet.ca...> Any tips on
non-destructively
> removing the bearings from the axles?
>
> Steve, don't even bother trying to get them off in one piece. Buy new
> Timken bearings and have them pressed on, they're not that expensive that
> you should try to save the old bearings... which is pretty much impossible
> anyway.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>
>

Re: Pulling axles from a Dana 44
 

I actually got bearings for mine that are one peice. They have the seal and
bearings all together. The retaining collar ring thing is seperate
KH

"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@mecox.net> wrote in message
news:TelTb.6731$1O.1276@fed1read05...
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:MlkTb.13967$Ja2.83932@nnrp1.uunet.ca...> Any tips on
non-destructively
> removing the bearings from the axles?
>
> Steve, don't even bother trying to get them off in one piece. Buy new
> Timken bearings and have them pressed on, they're not that expensive that
> you should try to save the old bearings... which is pretty much impossible
> anyway.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> N6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.cox.net/jerrypb/
>
>