stevasaurus 22,857 #51 Posted October 9, 2021 BTW...all of the inside gears look great. Change the seals, and maybe 1 or 2 bearings, clean it out and put it back together. You know, looking at the pictures, you must have the other hub off to get the case that far open. You may have to drop it back down a little and file the end of the right axle end (burrs). Otherwise just keep jacking that deep side off with the differential in it. Use 2x4's and shims to left it out of the axle bearing...it is going to be heavy on the differential side...try to keep it straight. It will come out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 858 #52 Posted October 9, 2021 Thanks for the info Steve. The other hub is off , thankfully it slipped right off. I think I will just cut a slot in the other hub and whack it with a chisel . More mowing to do , be back later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 858 #53 Posted October 9, 2021 Steve , Are you saying the deep side will come off without taking the hub off ?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,857 #54 Posted October 9, 2021 Yes, with one hub off, you can pull out the deep end with the whole differential. It will be awkward, because of the weight, but if you can keep it level, it will come out. Then you can take the differential apart, including the roll pin that holds in the axle, and then you will have just the axle and that hub on. You can get that pressed off without cutting the hub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 858 #55 Posted October 9, 2021 HA , GOT IT !!! I grabbed ahold of the stuck hub and pulled straight up and the case slid right off. Also pressed the hub off of the axle with two loud bangs. Steve , you were right , crusty needle bearing froze up and nasty axle. Both needle bearings are pretty bad. These two gears are kinda iffy or OK ??? Going to be replacing all seals , both axle needle bearings. Anything else i should replace ?? Everything else looks and feels okay , but want to be safe. Thanks everyone for their input , thanks Steve for your input. Now i need to order some parts and do some reading and some video watching. I am sure i will be back !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,451 #56 Posted October 9, 2021 Yeah, Mother Nature did a nice rust weld on those bearings and hub! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,319 #57 Posted October 9, 2021 I still got It. Sometimes I forget where I put it, put I find it eventually. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,134 #58 Posted October 9, 2021 Visible proof of why you never drain them and then let them sit. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,857 #59 Posted October 10, 2021 Those gears are just fine. Diesel fuel is excellent for cleaning all the gears and case halves. Take a good look at all the other bearings, just to make sure. Excellent work Sir...and a big Thanks to Squonk also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,319 #60 Posted October 10, 2021 Those needle bags. when they get like that will be act like a sprag clutch and lock a shaft tighter than a crick rock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #61 Posted October 10, 2021 Glad you were able to get it apart. One more WH saved from the scrapyard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
