Thanks for the advice, guys.


Earle Horton wrote:
> Lock Tite Sleeve Locker, a weld bead in the housing or beer can shims. Like
> Mike says, you may wind up getting a new axle housing.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Earle
>
> "Deano" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> > Just had my 86 cj7 (dana 44 rear) into my local jeep mechanic to
> > replace my oil seal, bearing, retainer etc, and brake pad on the rear
> > axle, driver's side. When I picked it up he mentioned that he had
> > noticed a lot of play when he reinstalled the new axle - he guessed
> > that a PO had spun a bearing. Basically the bearing was not fitting
> > tightly into the surrounding housing. He said it seemed ok, but if
> > there were any problems he may have to spot peen? (weld?) the bearing
> > to keep it from turning.
> >
> > As it turns out, it has started leaking again just a few weeks later
> > and I don't understand whether or not these two issues are or could be
> > related. He checked the axle for straightness at the time which wasn't
> > a problem. Anyone have any thoughts or experience with this? I will
> > take it back in, but wanted to have some ideas ahead of time...
> >
> > Dean
> >
>
>
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