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Wheel Bearing & End Play: Adjustment

  1. Remove cotter pin, hub nut and washer from end of axle shaft. Remove fulcrum shaft grease nipple from hub carrier. Place Thread Protector (JD 1C 7) on end of drive shaft.
  2. Mount Hub Puller (JD 1D) on rear hub. Remove hub and carrier from drive shaft and remove hub puller and thread protector. Remove spacer from drive shaft and measure thickness. Select spacer(s) to obtain .001-.003" (.026-.076 mm) end play.
  3. Clean drive shaft splines. Place selected spacer on drive shaft. Apply Loctite to outer two thirds of drive axle splines. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
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