95 Ranger Dana 35 automatic to manual locking hubs and axle seal/washer replacement

[mickE]

I am replacing my automatic locking wheel hubs for manual WARN locking hubs. The automatic hubs were not working and I pulled the axles to find more problems. The washers were missing or broken, wheel bearings needed replacing, and all of the seals, slinger, and washers on the axle to the differential need replacing. MY MAIN PROBLEM is....theres not a reliable source for my axle/differential parts. I found a couple front axle diagrams but one says you need a needle thrust bearing and axle shaft spacer between outer locknut and snap ring. The other diagram shows that you only need that axle shaft spacer only (both of these diagrams are for dana 35-27spline axle with manual locking
hubs). What I need is clarification on these diagrams, names, and part numbers for for all the seals and washers from the axle to the differential on both sides. This is a real challenge so please, I need an experienced tech to help me with this project hub swap, seal, and washer replacement.

 

[Curious Hound]

That last diagram is what I'm familiar with. Never saw one with a needle thrust bearing way out there. But my manual hubs are Mile Marker brand. Maybe some other brand uses that. I can't imagine why. Best bet would be to get the diagram from Warn if you are using Warn hubs. Also, look in our tech articles. There should be info there.

 

[mickE]

I bought this axle washer spline kit which comes with a set of three from Torque King which they say you must use all three.

 

[Curious Hound]

Try this.

Automatic To Manual Hub Conversion - The Ranger Station

By: Chris Emmons Take the wheel off first!………. Duh! Then pull the clips off the wheel studs. Pull the hub off, and look at the inside of the old hub. It should be greasy, if not you will have … Continued

www.therangerstation.com

 

[sgtsandman]