Inner axle bushing okay? *mid project*

[Beehanger]

Hi guys,

Need some real time help
Balls deep in a front axle rebuild on my 60( no one responded on 60 thread hope it’s okay I’m posting here!)

Got all the components needed, rebuild kit etc. I noticed I was missing an extra spindle bushing. But it appears I’m missing another bushing as well INSIDE the diff, beyond the axle deal (see photo) I’m wondering what this one is and how good of shape it appears to be in?

Also there’s some gouges on the surface outside the axle seal (see same ohotk) , definetly catches my finder nail pretty good. Is this fixable?

*Green arrow photo shows location of other photos*


Stuck at this step, was gunna reinstall but here we are…. :/

Would sticking the new bird and testing for play along this bushing suffice or are the dents in the visual inspection enough to tell?

 

[Travis 76]

Inside the housing, that is just for the axle to slide on so you don’t mess up the seal as you install the axle.
The outer ball can be smoothed out with sand paper.

 

[pb4ugo]

I don't see a problem. Pull the inner axle seal, clean it up and install a new seal. Polish the outer ball. The smoother the better. Do you have a knuckle rebuild kit and centering gauge?

 

[Beehanger]

Thank you!

The last question is the gouging…. Not sure what did this .

 

[Travis 76]

Previous broken birfield possibly. Nothing makes contact in there so damage isn’t a problem.

 

[Beehanger]

I don't see a problem. Pull the inner axle seal, clean it up and install a new seal. Polish the outer ball. The smoother the better. Do you have a knuckle rebuild kit and centering gauge?

Yes I do.

 

[Beehanger]

More scratches.. finger nail catches nicely on this one. Should I JB weld this?

 

[Beehanger]

I was setting the drag link for the arm, it was only 2ft pounds. Removing shims didn’t raise it. What do I do? Loose/ bad knuckle bearing?

Phot for reference of which drag link measurement it was
Dan

 

[pb4ugo]

Nothing touches the inside of the ball unless the birfield breaks. They usually leave gouges. Your scratches are ok. You should be replacing the bearings. Did you buy a rebuild kit? It has everything you need.

 

[charliemeyer007]

JB weld is good stuff to a point. One place I would not use it is under oil.

 

[jim land]

JB weld is good to fill the pitted balls, outside surface, inside scratch is not important

 

[jim land]

Get some HD axle seal from marlin crawler or trailgear , it will forgive if the knuckle is not perfectly centered

 

[Beehanger]

Nothing touches the inside of the ball unless the birfield breaks. They usually leave gouges. Your scratches are ok. You should be replacing the bearings. Did you buy a rebuild kit? It has everything you need.

Did not come with knuckle bearings . I have aftermarket wheel bearings

 

[Beehanger]

Get some HD axle seal from marlin crawler or trailgear , it will forgive if the knuckle is not perfectly centered

Already installed

 

[Beehanger]

It it worth replacing spindle bushing too?

 

[pb4ugo]

It it worth replacing spindle bushing too?

Typically they aren't replaced.

 

[pb4ugo]

I'd get trunion bearings. The one on the bottom gets hammered by the road surfaces, potholes and such.

 

[Beehanger]

Hi guys, finally had the chance to do the other side. Passenger side is buttoned up.


Noticed my spindle had some blueing on the metal, the other side didn’t have this. It’s smooth where the discoloration is. there’s also a little lip on there halfway down my finger nail catches a little bit on. (See photo)

Is this spindle reusable?

Thanks all,

 

[Paul_A]

Previously spun bearing?