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Front axle ball bearing

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by Skindiggers » Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:35 am

I need to change the ball bearing (pos 28) on the front left side axle and i need to know if the differential bearing adjuster (pos 29)can be removed and reused , or i need to order it new as well ? I'm asking because it's about $140 and i would really like to be able to reuse it ! Please advise ..
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by fishsticks » Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:44 pm

You'll need a new seal (30) but the adjuster (29) is reusable.
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by Skindiggers » Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:38 pm

Thank God...
How can i take it out ? Do i need a special tool ?
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by fishsticks » Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:41 pm

There is a special tool....but you should be able to knock it loose with careful application of a hammer and flat screwdriver.

It just unscrews after that.
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by v7guy » Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:07 pm

Check out this thread
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by Skindiggers » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:45 am

Wow nice , thanks . so i can take the bearing out without taking the adj. out !
Anyway my problem is with the other side , were the disconnect is , there i have a big play in the axle , on the side of the diff , the play is small ,but i was thinking to do it as well , now after i saw your post and the video , i might just leave it like this , until it will become a bigger play !
Thank you very much for your help ..
Much appreciated...

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