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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: 1955CJ-5 on October 28, 2014, 08:32:24 PM

Title: T/C output shaft end play
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on October 28, 2014, 08:32:24 PM

OK....It was suggested that I check the output shaft end play in the attempt to isolate my high pitched noise....

So this is how I did it, while the T/C is still in the jeep...

I gave the shaft a couple of good raps with a copper faced knock-off hammer (wire wheel type)

I set up my new  :) dial gauge and then pried behind the nut to move the shaft rearward...

I get .004.....004 to .008 is the range....

I have one more shim, it's .002.......

Should I install the shim, or call it good?

Title: Re: T/C output shaft end play
Post by: ZekeD on November 02, 2014, 07:16:28 PM

Nice gauge...... (envy).   

Zeke

Title: Re: T/C output shaft end play
Post by: Carls_jeep on November 03, 2014, 02:15:32 PM

What your measuring is the end play between two taper bearings. .004" is good and you don't need to change it. The front output shaft is supported by a ball bearing and doesn't need measuring the end play.

Title: Re: T/C output shaft end play
Post by: 1955CJ-5 on November 03, 2014, 03:17:06 PM

OK thanks Carl....I was concerned about getting an accurate measurement with it assembled and still in the jeep...but I tried it 3 or 4 times and it was the same each time..