Willys Jeep differential rebuild, rear end disassembly

In this video I will finish the disassembly of the rear end and get it prepped for sandblasting.

[@ChrisFerLOL]

I have used your videos for axle and trans rebuilds and everything has worked wonderfully. THANK YOU!!!

[@willy2192]

I do want to say I appreciate the time and effort you put into educating the Tubers out there. Keep it up!

[@mil4844]

Thanks for the details on the Miller tool. Now i have to try and find one. Nice videos! Keep posting.

[@kristopherkatsch8056]

It was a basket case when I got the case opened up!!! The grease had literally forced the bottom snap ring off the worm gear retaining the bearings and destroyed the shaft!!! Awaiting new parts will be in on Friday for the whole inside and outside all cleaned up and ready for all new parts to go into the box👍thanks for all your videos please keep um coming I would of never knew where to start or attempt rebuilding the steering gear box otherwise! Thanks Brian 🏆

[@Jamesjghome]

Totally awesome thank God I discovered your site. I am rebuilding a 1960 Willys truck you sharing this information is amazing.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Welcome aboard!

[@maccerch]

You help me so much Thank you

[@reginaldosilveira9713]

Gostei do video , manutenção de diferencial do jeep Willys

[@thomasmorgan2697]

Need to see how you got the bearing cups out

[@renatoramos1798]

Muito bom... agradecido pelos ensinamentos....vou desmontar meu Cj 5... Brasil... valeu

[@douglaspierce316]

just found you show 76cj 5 needs some tlc now i have found the place. love the show

[@metalshaperJeep]

I will be working on a CJ7 soon so more videos coming that will work for you when wrenching on your CJ5

[@willy2192]

I have built differentials for more than 20 years including narrowing and turning centers up. I do not have one of those pullers in my Mr Big Tool box nor have ever had a seal that I would use it during a complete rebuild as you portray The Miller tool is a great idea and seems to well most of the time. However your demonstration should be on in "in vehicle application" where you are not able to simply knock it out from the backside.

[@bigred8438]

Very interesting, thanks for posting. Can I ask whether anyone has produced a higher ratio diff for these willys jeeps? Their road speed is very slow. That or an electronic overdrive for the gear box. Either of these might be a life saver for those people having to take there vehicles any distance from home for parades etc.

[@rogermontee8264]

Thanks for the information.

[@hernan0625]

amigo excelente vídeo saludos desde colombia.. te pido un favor para que coloques la traducción de los subtítulos... en Español para poder entender mejor.. bendiciones gracias

[@noramax2925]

Brian, Do you know if the ring in pinion from a CJ3A will work in a 1970-1971 Dana 44 offset flanged axle. I have a 1953 CJ3A and picked up an offset flanged Dana 44 from a 1970-1971 CJ5 and bought a new carrier for the 5.38 gears. Can I use the ring and pinion out of the stock two piece Dana 44? Thanks for all the great Jeep videos!

[@triplea7951]

Hey man awesome video once again, you are so much help, quick question can I pull the chunk out just to replace the seals and stick it right back in and it will be fine?

[@metalshaperJeep]

as long as everything is in good shape you can remove and replace without any trouble. Be sure everything goes back exactly as it was removed. Brian

[@mikeashford9240]

That seal puller you use will it be coming in different sizes or is it one standard size ?

[@stevehurst2590]

I have 1948 Willys pickup and it has a Timken Rear-end in it. My question is, how do I get the pinion out?

[@frankpaya690]

With my Ford 8.8 in my explorer, those are filled in, so you cannot use a rear end spreader. it's like they've installed core plugs on each side.

[@MW-tm3su]

OMG... wow. did I just get an education. I have a 57 willys wagon I'm sloooowly... painfully restoring with a mechanic. This at least gave me a primer of what I'm up against.

[@mattdehnel9147]

he may have mentioned it, but what brand is that blueish yoke puller wrench?

[@devinetransportdevrajakuma1708]

Hi. What other dif can be used on a Mahindra Scorpio 2.5 pikup, 2007 model, 4x2

[@raivisdambitis9368]

hi,I have just body Jeep Willys 1958,and I want to put some engine to be 4x4, if someone know guys ,wich engine and some stuff I can use for my willys to make ready for drive? please

[@kristopherkatsch8056]

Got some entertainment for you! Uploaded a video cj2a rebuild why you don't use grease in the gear box my starting point!

[@metalshaperJeep]

Great to get the word out not to use grease in the steering box. Hope yours came out clean and when you are ready for the correct lube just let me know. Brian

[@Michael-1205]

Hey Brian, I have half stripped my rear Dana 44 and I only see an oil seal and a grease seal at the outer ends of the axle tubes where the brake backing plates go. I don't see any inner axle oil seals close to the ring gear as you have shown in the front axle. My rear axle has the little "mythical" breather hole near the spring perch and I am wondering if there needs to be an inner axle oil seal right nexto the axle drive gear bearings like in the front axles. Looking at the Chilton Books Repair and Tune up Guide for Jeep 1945 to 1987 on page 378 it appears that there is a small gap that may allow for an oil seal right nexto the drive gear bearing. Without an oil seal nexto the drive gear bearings, the entire differential and axle tubes are open and oil can flow all the way up the axle tubes to the outer axle ends. Is this normal? While this may be great for driving on level surfaces, what would happen if the axle is lifted up on one side? Would I starve the drive gear and pinion gear of oil? Wouldn't the pressure buildup in the case push oil out of the little breather hole? As always, thanks for the great advice and the great videos.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Mike, there are no inner seals on the rear axle. The front has them but the rear does not. Just an outer axle seal, then your bearing, and then an outer hub seal, just like you see in the video. Don't worry about starving it for oil, fill to the hole on the cover and there will be enough oil for any type of driving. The breather hole is necessary so don't cover it like some guys do. Oil will not flow out of there so don't worry about that. If you are doing a lot of water crossings you can install a fitting into the cover and run a hose up to a higher point so you won't take in water. That would be the only time you should plug the axle hole breather. Without a vent pressure would build and push it out the axle seals or pinion seal. Make sure the hole is clear.

[@srlbotanical]

how important is the dust shield? My yolk is in good shape, good seal surface, but the dust shield is loose and no longer pressed in place.

[@metalshaperJeep]

Some early vehicles came without a dust shield so not too important, but depends on type of driving you do. Often times the shield gets loose so you can tack it on or use an adhesive type product to glue it in place if you want it on there.

[@edstransitscott9186]

Brian, my seal is leaking on real axle at yoke, I am going to try to replace it on my m-38 I will call you and order grease and replace it at same time, what type of seals do you use ? How long does it take to get grease if ordered , thanks

[@metalshaperJeep]

All the lubricants that I sell are in stock and ready to ship. Contact me at [e-mail] when you are ready for the lube. As far as the seal goes you can get the correct one from many of the jeep parts dealers out there. Check with Pete Debella Jeep Parts in New York. Tell him Brian sent you and he will get you exactly what you need.

[@jordanscheiner7400]

What is the blue tool you use to hold the yoke? I am about to start the disassembly and want to make sure I have all the tools I need. Jordan S.

[@metalshaperJeep]

it is called a companion flange holder/remover tool.

[@mil4844]

Hi, what is the size (diameter) of the miller oil seal remover tool? I'de like to purchase one as i had a hell of time trying to remove both oil seals on my willys transfer case. Thanks for sharing.

[@metalshaperJeep]

You can still find the miller tool on ebay and a couple other sites. The part number is Miller W-251. they are getting expensive but worth it. Also check out my transfer case teardown video and look in the comments. There is a you tube member A Dog who says seals are easy to get out. Maybe let him know the truth. good luck with your transfer case.

[@jayb9958]

I’m trying to pull my axle shafts out of my m38 spider gears and I’m not having any luck, any advice? I am installing a rear lock right

[@metalshaperJeep]

Watch this video kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=V_j583dwSPQ you will see an axle puller that I built specifically to pull out rear axle shafts that are sometimes stuck or sticky inside the spider gears or because of the rear bearing cup being tight. Whatever the problem this puller will get the axleshaft out. Brian

[@TradIrishHarper]

How did you remove the yoke? I am struggling for three days to get mine off without breaking it. Bent two pullers trying to remove it. Heat, Pb Blaster, special bar with a slid hammer and nothing. If you could give some pointers on getting these off a 60+ Dana 44 that would be awesome. Thank you

[@metalshaperJeep]

I showed in the video the tools used to remove the yoke. You either need a puller like I showed or make a heavy duty one with a nut and pressure screw. I have never had a yoke that didn't come off with this tool. You need direct pressure on there to remove stubborn yokes. Brian

[@TradIrishHarper]

metalshaper Thank you. Somehow I missed this portion of the video.

[@davidbrothers1385]

The video is great, really appreciate the info, but every time I turn around there is a new tool I've never heard of that I need to have to finish each new step. not to mention i've never heard of these types of tools, nor do I have any idea of where to get them. Can you help with that? Also, what's with subscribing? Do I need to do that to watch your videos? Thanks

[@metalshaperJeep]

If you want to be notified of my videos then it would be best to subscribe. As far as tools go most of the stuff I use is old and obsolete these days so if you want find any of it you will have to shop around for it. Garage sales, ebay, flea markets, etc....

[@jordanscheiner7400]

Hi, After you removed the pinion yoke nut, you used that puller tool. Is there another way of getting around that if I do not have that tool? Thanks

[@metalshaperJeep]

sometimes the yoke comes off easily and sometimes it comes off very hard. Depends on what yours is like. You can use a 2 jaw puller or make one out of a plate that bolts to the yoke and has a pressure screw in the center.

[@jordanscheiner7400]

Great. Thanks!

[@michaeledgarjr.8001]

what gear oil do we use for the differentials of the 1946 Willy's jeep?

[@metalshaperJeep]

I have developed a complete line of lubricants for willys and other antique vehicles and sell direct to customers. If you would like a list please email me at [e-mail] Brian

[@mattpowell1504]

where do you get the tool to hold and pull the yoke you used in your video

[@metalshaperJeep]

best place to find those tools is ebay. you can find a good used unit there for not too much money.

[@wisatakeluargarudy5335]

Will you know may I know the number of the two bering that you want to replace

[@baguiocitydreaming5063]

It's on there tight 😂 yeah about 275 ft pounds of torque.

[@prawitintharacha8850]

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[@davidhume2842]

What is this wrench yoke puller called?

[@shadowdog500]

It’s a Kent-Moore J-08614-A Pinion Flange and Pulley Holding Tool. Wait till you see the price!😮

[@jefflevy5279]

Is it normal to be at 40 in pounds rotational torque after oil slinger and seal were installed? When I put on yoke without it was at 16 in lbs torque.

[@metalshaperJeep]

are you using new or old bearings? The oil seal does add a lot of torque when reading rotational torque so just be sure you have the right amount of preload when you had just the yoke on and you will be fine.

[@jefflevy5279]

Thank you for quick response. I really do appreciate all your how to videos. I use them all the time. I am using new bearings and racers.

[@metalshaperJeep]

glad to help. Hope your project goes along smoothly. Brian

[@blackburn9460]

What is the gear ratio..??

[@metalshaperJeep]

5.38:1 standard gear ratio on early CJ's

[@metalshaperJeep]

5.38:1 standard gear ratio on early CJ's