How do you replace a half shaft on a jeep?
1. Slide the new axle in, bringing it under the shock clevis. Engage it into the differential turning it a bit with constant pressure until it pops in. It shouldn’t rotate when engaged. Remember to use a little axle grease on both ends.
How do you remove the rear axle from a jeep?
If you forgot your penetrating oil at home use anything handy like transmission fluid or brake fluid. Remove the shock bottoms with a ¾” socket. Remove the rear driveshaft end from the axle with an 8mm socket wrench and a screwdriver to hold the shaft from spinning.
Where do I find the gear ratio on a jeep?
Most of the time you can find the gear ratio on a tag on the axle diff cover. Remove the Wheels and Tires. TIP – Using Penetrating Oil on all the nuts and bolts first will really help the process. If you forgot your penetrating oil at home use anything handy like transmission fluid or brake fluid.
How do you release the emergency brake on a jeep?
Release the emergency brake cables by turning the nut with a 13mm ratcheting wrench until it becomes loose. Then use a ½” drive ½” 12 point socket to release the tabs and free the E-brake cables.
1. Slide the new axle in, bringing it under the shock clevis. Engage it into the differential turning it a bit with constant pressure until it pops in. It shouldn’t rotate when engaged. Remember to use a little axle grease on both ends.
If you forgot your penetrating oil at home use anything handy like transmission fluid or brake fluid. Remove the shock bottoms with a ¾” socket. Remove the rear driveshaft end from the axle with an 8mm socket wrench and a screwdriver to hold the shaft from spinning.
Most of the time you can find the gear ratio on a tag on the axle diff cover. Remove the Wheels and Tires. TIP – Using Penetrating Oil on all the nuts and bolts first will really help the process. If you forgot your penetrating oil at home use anything handy like transmission fluid or brake fluid.
Release the emergency brake cables by turning the nut with a 13mm ratcheting wrench until it becomes loose. Then use a ½” drive ½” 12 point socket to release the tabs and free the E-brake cables.
Can you change the U joint on a Jeep Wrangler?
With the Hub off you can now pull out the axle shaft in order to change the U Joint. The shaft just slides out. Be careful when getting the U joint out to not damage the splines on the shafts. There are clips on each ear of the U Joint that hold the Joint in place. Carefully push them out. Now you can remove the U Joint.
What are the drive shafts on a Jeep Wrangler YJ?
If you have a 2018, confirm that you have a JL or JK. Don’t see your Wrangler Year? Drive shafts are simple devices that are used to transmit force to other mechanical components in your Jeep Wrangler YJ.
How do you install axle joint on Jeep Wrangler?
I put a small amount of grease in the axle ear holes to help get the caps back on. Finagle the joint in between the Axle ears, then carefully put the caps back on, again make sure none of the needles moved. Finally put back in the clips to hold the U Joint in place.