Warn 9.5cti broken free spool

[SilverLJR]

I bought this winch used with the free spool not functioning. It works great otherwise.
It turns about 1/4 ways before it won’t go any further.
Do any of you guys know how to fix this? Would warn warranty it?

Any help appreciated thanks

 

[flyinfish]

@Blackjack can pull you in the right direction.

 

[mrblaine]

I bought this winch used with the free spool not functioning. It works great otherwise.
It turns about 1/4 ways before it won’t go any further.
Do any of you guys know how to fix this? Would warn warranty it?

Any help appreciated thanks

View attachment 518289

Lack of grease and likely some rust in that side. It isn't really broken most likely, it just isn't moving the clutch and don't force it or you can break the free spool lever.

 

[Blackjack]

Lack of grease and likely some rust in that side. It isn't really broken most likely, it just isn't moving the clutch and don't force it or you can break the free spool lever.

Blaine is correct. A bit of corrosion is the first thing to check for. You will want a tube of grease and the two gaskets for the gear box before you take it apart.

 

[tnjeepguy]

Only need to take the gear side of the winch off and if careful may not need new gaskets. They are not cheap.
Clean gear sets well and then regrease, not too much. Can then see how the lever works the shift collar. (be sure and put it back in the right way)

https://www.amazon.com/Warn-Industries-98274-Housing-Gasket/dp/B0787TY1KV/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[RocknLJ]

I had good luck with this guy when I restored my Warn 9.5cti.

Bought parts and grease from him.
My warn 9.5 and 9.5CTI on my TJ and LJ both had internal corrosion. So much for waterproofing…

https://www.montanajacks.com/

 

[Joeyd]

Did you ever figure it out

 

[SilverLJR]

Did you ever figure it out

Yes ended up being super corroded inside. Cleaned it up and regreased it and was good to go. I ordered the replacement gaskets from Amazon.

 

[Joeyd]

Yes ended up being super corroded inside. Cleaned it up and regreased it and was good to go. I ordered the replacement gaskets from Amazon.
View attachment 650449View attachment 650450

My buddy working on me just texted me this. It appears that the gear (planetary) that engages with the freespool gear (actuated by lever) doesn’t sit deep enough in the gearbox. Which is causing the issue with the freespool action.

 

[Badgerbiter]

Blaine is correct. A bit of corrosion is the first thing to check for. You will want a tube of grease and the two gaskets for the gear box before you take it apart.

Dr Blackjack, I have my spool side off my XD 9000 I as it was very stiff to move. As suspected, the grease was really crusty but not much water intrusion or rust. I bought gaskets, but mine look pretty good so I am thinking about greasing it up, and saving the gaskets for next time!
You mentioned a tube of grease, so does that preclude me from using whatever is currently in my grease gun? Or should I have something special?

 

[Badgerbiter]

Forgot pics

 

[tnjeepguy]

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/recommended-grease-for-winch.34049/

 

[Blackjack]

Dr Blackjack, I have my spool side off my XD 9000 I as it was very stiff to move. As suspected, the grease was really crusty but not much water intrusion or rust. I bought gaskets, but mine look pretty good so I am thinking about greasing it up, and saving the gaskets for next time!
You mentioned a tube of grease, so does that preclude me from using whatever is currently in my grease gun? Or should I have something special?

Biggest requirement is that the grease needs 5% moly. There are several good choices out there.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/recommended-grease-for-winch.34049/

This is a good read.

 

[Badgerbiter]

Thanks for your help!