Axle Shaft Universal Joint Replacement; Steering Knuckle Removal - Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual

AXLES 2F-7
(7) Remove nuts and bolts attaching spindle and
support shield and remove spindle and shield. If neces-
sary, tap spindle with rawhide mallet to remove it from
knuckle.
(8) Remove axle shaft.
Installation—Cherokee-Wagonser-Truck Models
(1) Install axle shaft. Insert splined end of axle
shaft in differential side gear and push shaft into place.
(2) Install spindle.
(3) Install support shield and rotor.
(4) Install inner wheel bearing locknut (nut has peg
on one side). Tighten locknut just enough to remove end
play.
(5) Install wheel and tire but do not tighten wheel
nuts completely.
(6) Tighten inner locknut to 50 foot-pounds (68
N # m ) torque and rotate wheel while tightening locknut
to seat bearings.
(7) Loosen and retighten inner locknut to 35 foot-
pounds (47 N*m) torque. Rotate wheel while tightening
locknut to maintain established bearing seating.
(8) Back off inner locknut 1/3 turn.
(9) Install washer so inner tab is aligned with
spindle keyway. Be sure peg on inner locknut engages in
nearest hole in washer.
(10) Install outer locknut and tighten nut to min-
imum of 50 foot-pounds (68 N»m) torque.
(11) Remove wheel and tire.
(12) Install spring retainer, pressure spring, and
drive gear.
CAUTION: Install the spring retainer with the cupped
side of the retainer facing toward the center of the
vehicle.
(13) Push drive gear inward to provide clearance for
axle shaft snap ring and install snap ring.
(14) Coat rotor hub cap rim with Permatex Adhe-
sive-Sealant number 3 or equivalent and install hub cap
in rotor.
(15) Install disc brake caliper. Refer to Chapter 2G.
(16) Install wheel and tire.
(17) Lower vehicle.
AXLE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT
Replacement
(1) Remove axle shaft.
(2) Remove snap rings from bearing cups (fig.
2F-5).
(3) Press on end of one bearing cup to press opposite
bearing from yoke half-
(4) Turn yoke over and press first bearing out by
pressing on exposed end of journal shaft.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the bearing, remove the
bearing using a brass drift with a flat face that is ap-
proximately 1/S24nch smaller in diameter than the hme
in the yoke arm.
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(5) Repeat above step to remove remaining bearings
and remove bearing cross-journal by sliding it to one
side and lifting out.
(6) Wash all parts in solvent and inspect parts after
cleaning. Replace any part that shows extensive wear or
damage.
(7) Pack bearing cups one-third full of bearing lub-
ricant and install bearing rollers.
(8) Insert bearings into axle shaft yoke half and
seat them firmly against bearing shoulders.
(9)' Install bearing cross-journal while holding bear-
ings in a vertical position to prevent bearings from drop-
ping out.
- (10) Press bearing cup on journal from oppp^Jte side
until firmly seated. ~ /<n
(11) Repeat steps (9) and (10) on opposite journal.
(12) Install snap rings on bearing cups.
NOTE: If the universal joint hinds when assembled,
tap the yoke lightly to relieve any pressure on the bear-
ings at each end of the journal.
(13) Install axle shaft.
- B E A R I N G CUP B E A R I N G CUP
Fig. 2F-5 Axle Shaft Universal Joint
STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL
NOTE: The open-end steering knuckle pivots on ball
studs (fig. 2F-6). Stud replacement requires removal of
the axle shaft and steering knuckle.