The CJ3A Page CJ3B.info
« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: First post - rear axle lub  (Read 1652 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline BillT

  • Willys Fan
  • **
  • Posts: 68
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Still Plays With Jeeps
    • View Profile
First post - rear axle lub
« on: October 16, 2018, 08:46:44 AM »
The rear axle on my '52 3A has zerk fittings on the axle housing ends in the bearing area. At this point should a bearing lub or chassis lub be used? I think it is a Dana 44.
Logged
'52 CJ3A, early M38A1, '70 Commando
25' travel trailer, Lance 855S truck camper
Love to camp

Offline oldtime

  • Willys Guru
  • ****
  • Posts: 234
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Still Plays With Jeeps
    • View Profile
Re: First post - rear axle lub
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2018, 10:24:16 AM »
Yes use just one or two pumps of bearing grease on each zerk every few thousand miles of operation.
Too much grease will cause it to flow past seals and on toward  the brake shoes.
Logged

Offline BillT

  • Willys Fan
  • **
  • Posts: 68
  • Karma: +0/-0
  • Still Plays With Jeeps
    • View Profile
Re: First post - rear axle lub
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2018, 12:39:36 PM »
Thanks for the reply oldtime. I need to get another grease gun and keep bearing grease in it.
Logged
'52 CJ3A, early M38A1, '70 Commando
25' travel trailer, Lance 855S truck camper
Love to camp
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »