Knuckle Rebuild Q

[NikP]

When rebuilding the knuckles, if you keep track of placement and re-use the original shims is there a need to use the special centering tool when putting them back together?

Thanks your help!

 

[subzali]

If nobody has been into your axle before then you will probably be ok. But if someone has, I would suggest checking the shim thickness with the tool (or find another clever way to do it, if you look there are ways people posted up). I did my front axle service and six months later, and only a couple thousand miles, it was leaking again. When I tore it apart the next time with the tool in hand, I found that the shims were WAY off. I'm 1 1/2 years later and several thousand miles and no leaks since.

 

[yoda'stoy]

Centering tool for rent? Who has them?

I've read here that a few Mud Members have the centering tool for rent.
I am also getting ready to rebuild/reassemble my front axle and am interrested in renting a tool.

Sincerely,

Bill L