What did you do to your TJ today?
- Thread starter LJRubiconGuy
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You are not kidding- @Hog And I had a big hammer fest one Saturday at my place with some- I’m not sure the details but knowing how to not damage the axle seals would be the only thing that comes to mind when you put the axles back in and you might see little plastic things that would come out with some of them that the factory used for that process I believe.
Got a few shipments in today. Front driveshaft rebuild kit and downstream O2 sensor came. I’ve tried to get that sensor out before but had no luck. Maybe after I get the skid plate cut off the frame I’ll be able to get the right angle for leverage to break it loose. It’s the last check engine light I have to clear up.
11 bolts if you include the 5 lug nuts.
Remove wheel(19mm or 3/4”)
Remove brake caliper (12 mm)
Remove axle shaft cotter pin and nut(36mm)
Remove 3 unit bearing bolts(13 mm 12 point)
Replace and reassemble
That’s pretty much the gist of it.
The hardest part for me was breaking the bearing bolts loose. They wouldn’t budge till I soaked them with (homemade, 1/2 atf and 1/2 acetone) Kroil….. then it was easy. I also replaced the axle shaft universals. Although only one bearing was starting to go I replaced bearings and universals on both sides. Another tip, I’d have one or two of those plastic discs handy in case they get broken.
You can also get new unit bearing bolts on Amazon for about $12 per side. 3 on either side. I replaced mine when I did the bearings just because they were really rusty and I try to replace bolts on any parts I replace.
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Jacket4256
TJ Enthusiast
What is the best way to track that down ? Mine has started doing a click/pop when I turn the wheel either way, but it does not do it all the time mainly when it warms up from driving 20-30 miles, its early in the turn sometimes like 10 and 2, and then again sometimes it will do it clocked all the way to one side or another.
Spray WD-40 liberally on the axle u joints and if quietens down then it’s probably them- What you’re doing is putting some temporary lubrication on the joint
Most likely they are beginning to fail
Usually you want to get in a parking lot and just turn slow and see if you hear it or have somebody stand outside the jeep
Got the hail dents removed from my hood by a PDR guy.
WV Native
TJ Enthusiast
Finished my rust removal/prevention project.
I finalized everything by spraying Surface Shield inside the frame and the torque boxes with my DIY rust proofing spray gun.
I then put on a latex glove with an old sock over it and smeared surface shield all over the frame.
I finalized everything by spraying Surface Shield inside the frame and the torque boxes with my DIY rust proofing spray gun.
I then put on a latex glove with an old sock over it and smeared surface shield all over the frame.
Parked next to a new to the Jeep parking lot family. One of our new drivers got himself a 2000 XJ. As a plus, I got dirt on my new tyres again.
DougyintheBushies
TJ Enthusiast
Fitted hawse fairlead. No more ugly rollers
Finished my savvy body lift and RGA rear axle shafts yesterday. Trying to work up the courage to install the savvy cable shifter and tear the steering out and install the currectlync tonight.
It’s going to be on jack stands for a few more days awaiting rear brake pads and a MML so I think I’m about to drop the skid plate and start lookin at this cable shifter OR do the steering tonight.
Hopefully Tomorrow I’ll start assembling the RGA front shafts
It’s going to be on jack stands for a few more days awaiting rear brake pads and a MML so I think I’m about to drop the skid plate and start lookin at this cable shifter OR do the steering tonight.
Hopefully Tomorrow I’ll start assembling the RGA front shafts
Also finished changing all fluids except a brake fluid flush and mtl in the transmission. Gota find a 17mm hex head for the transmission
Take a guess what I did today to prepare for tomorrow.
Um you stripped everything out in preparation to install the pole in the back????
Close, trailer hitch mounted pole with hot tub in the....tub.
Got some parts in... planning on replacing the plastic plug on the rear diff cover with a higher metal bung...solves the pinion angle fluid level issue and potential interference with the plastic plug and my e-locker on my 35.
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