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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: MOABICON on February 07, 2013, 09:58:46 AM

Title: Socket size
Post by: MOABICON on February 07, 2013, 09:58:46 AM

Anyone know what size socket fits the nut on the
front of a Dana 30 on a 03 TJ. So, I can remove the
axle when I blow a ujoint. Or when I break the axle
shaft.   Thanks   ;D

Title: Re: Socket size
Post by: WhiteOut on February 07, 2013, 11:25:08 AM

Should be 36mm

Title: Re: Socket size
Post by: vantagetes on February 07, 2013, 11:42:17 AM

Also need a strong arm, long snipe and a fat man. And he has to jump on it.

Title: Re: Re: Socket size
Post by: binare on February 07, 2013, 11:49:05 AM

Id take it apart in your garage where its comfy, break the unit bearings free and grease the outer before putting em back in the knuckle, wire brush everything and apply anti-sieze to the hub bolts and the stub shaft nut. Makes any trail repair that much easier. Don't forget to carry a couple extra cotter pins too.

Title: Re: Socket size
Post by: Vinman on February 07, 2013, 12:39:26 PM

If you break a u-joint and have run without an axle shaft, you still have to install the outer shaft and tighten in accordingly. Failure to do so will result in a good chance the unit bearing separating and causing lots of unpleasantness.