Inner Axle Sleeve Orientaion
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mortier
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Inner Axle Sleeve Orientaion
Confused again. I purchased left and right inner rear Axle sleeves, but they're not oriented like the old sleeves I removed. Both axles have the dimple facing "outward" as they are inserted (ie, closest to the differential), but one sleeve has the dimple on the inner end. I need to reverse the "arrow" (sleeve opening) to make one fit. Here are a couple photos. The new sleeve is on the right.
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mortier
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Re: Inner Axle Sleeve Orientaion
I inserted the other sleeve figuring that, as long as that bump aligns with the hole in the axle shaft, it should work. No need to align the grease hole.
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michaelb2296
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Re: Inner Axle Sleeve Orientaion
Many of the new axle sleeves are made incorrectly. Two things:
1. There are differences between early and late models.
1/2” vs. 3/4” dimple from edge. Many are just fabricated without exact spec in mind… and the dimple is off.
2. Hole position. There are left/rights . Axles turn opposite the bearing.Sometimes the people creating them do not understand hole position with respect to the V groove….
Speak with the part suppliers if the part is not correct. Send a picture and verify with them. They will make it right!
With Best,
Michael
1. There are differences between early and late models.
1/2” vs. 3/4” dimple from edge. Many are just fabricated without exact spec in mind… and the dimple is off.
2. Hole position. There are left/rights . Axles turn opposite the bearing.Sometimes the people creating them do not understand hole position with respect to the V groove….
Speak with the part suppliers if the part is not correct. Send a picture and verify with them. They will make it right!
With Best,
Michael