Thread Size for UBJ and LBJ Castle Nut

[yj668]

Hi all,

I'm having some popping my LBJ and UBJ with a hammer for the steering knucle needle bearing repack and CV replacement.

Trying a ball joint separator tool next. Looking to thread on a nut to protect the ball joint thread.
What's the castle nut thread size for both UBJ and LBJ?

 

[JunkCrzr89]

Just thread on the old nut

 

[yj668]

I used a different tool that popped it with ease. The Harbor freight front end service kit.

Any idea what this spring is? it came out of the diff housing together with the diff oil seal. DS.

 

[yj668]

 

[JunkCrzr89]

I used a different tool that popped it with ease. The Harbor freight front end service kit.

Any idea what this spring is? it came out of the diff housing together with the diff oil seal. DS.
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It’s just a spring that keeps the inner lip of the seal tight to the inboard CV axle shaft. Throw it in the trash - your new seal will already have one.

 

[yj668]

It’s just a spring that keeps the inner lip of the seal tight to the inboard CV axle shaft. Throw it in the trash - your new seal will already have one.

Ok I see it right there.

Thanks!