Axle Tube Assembly
- Tools Required- J36609 Bearing Installer
- J36600 Seal Installer (T, K1, and K2 models)
- J36609 Seal Installer (K3 model)
1. Use the J36609 in order to install the bearing.
Drive into place with a hammer.
2. For the T, K1, and K2 models, use the J36600 in order to install the seal.
3. For the K3 models, use the J36609 in order to install the seal.
4. Install the shaft to the axle tube.
5. Install the washer. Align the tabs with the slots in the tube.
6. For the T, K1, and K2 models, install the gear with the retaining ring.
Drive the gear into place with a plastic hammer.
7. For the K3 model, install the washer and the new snap ring.
Ensure the snap ring is properly seated in the groove.
OUTPUT SHAFT SHIM SELECTION
- Tools Required
- J34672 Depth Gauge
1. Select the proper size output shaft shim if any of the following parts were replaced:
- The shaft
- The axle tube
- The output shaft
- The carrier case
- The ring and pinion gears
- The differential case
- The bearings
- For T, K1, and K2 models, the carrier connector
2. Push on the inner end of the shaft, and move the shaft outboard as far as it will go. The shaft must be in this position when measuring dimension A.
3. Use the J34672 in order to measure dimension A.
- For the T, K1, and K2, install the tube flange machined surface to the inner surface of the connector.
- For the K3, install the tube flange machined surface to the inner surface of the axle shaft shoulder.
4. Measure the dimension B.
Install the carrier machined surface to the outer surface of the output shaft.
5. Subtract the dimension A from the dimension B.
6. The correct shim size will be one size smaller than the figure obtained in the previous step.
Note the following examples:
- If the figure obtained in step 5 was 3.53 mm, use a 3.30 mm shim.
- For the T, K1, and K2 models, if the figure obtained in step 5 was 3.30 mm, use a 2.70 mm shim.
- For the K3 model, if the figure obtained in step 5 was 3.30 mm, use a 2.80 mm shim.
7. For the T, K1, and K2 models, shims are available in the following sizes:
- 1.27 mm
- 1.78 mm
- 2.29 mm
- 2.70 mm
- 3.30 mm
- 3.81 mm
8. For the K3 models, shims are available in the following sizes:
- 1.80 mm
- 2.30 mm
- 2.80 mm
- 3.30 mm
- 3.80 mm
- 4.30 mm
- 4.80 mm
ALTERNATE METHOD
- Tools Required
- J8001 Dial Indicator
IMPORTANT: Use this method only if the proper tools for calculating the shim size are unavailable.
1. Install the original shim to the shaft.
Use the chassis grease in order to hold the shim in place.
2. Install the assembled axle tube and the shaft to the carrier.
Do not use sealer at this time.
3. Install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
4. Measure the shaft end play using the following procedure:
4.1. Install the J8001 or the equivalent on the axle tube end.
The plunger of the indicator must be at a right angle to the axle flange.
4.2. Move the shaft back and forth and read the end play.
The correct end play is 0.03 - 0.51 mm (0.001 - 0.020 inch).
4.3. If the end play is incorrect, install a thicker or thinner shim as needed in order to bring the end play into the specified range.
4.4. Install the bolts.
4.5. Install the axle tube assembly.