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Setting rear axle endplay

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Southtowns27, Mar 16, 2005.

  1. Mar 16, 2005
    Southtowns27

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    What's the proper procedure for this? Should I have a small amount of endplay or should the wheel bearings be preloaded? Thanks in advance
     
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    Old Bill

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    It's something like .006" but check your FSM to be sure.
     
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    dvmbrad

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    If my memory is right I believe the spec is 0.004 - 0.008" with 0.006 prefered. It's real easy to set once you get the dial indicator set up. If you end up ordering a shim kit you probably won't need much. I ordered two and only used about half the shims in one kit.
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2005
    Hawk62cj5

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    I asked the same question a month ago, a old mechanic told me just enough to feel it by pushing and pulling on the axel. Some of the ppl here on the board agreed so thats how I set it . so I guess time will tell.
     
    Hawk62cj5, Mar 17, 2005
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