M35 axel seal's

[Madfarmersson]

I am going to try to fix my rear axel seals on my duce this next week and
here are a few questions, What will I all need as far as tool's?
What size of socket will I need?
Now I am not sure but I have heard that the M35 wheel bearings
are a packed bearing and not oil bath, If this is the truth
is it possible to convert it to oil bath and what kind of seal will I need to do this? I also have a transfer case seal to fix does any body know what size of seal I will need? Any help would be great.

Thanks,
Jacob O. Hasart.

 

[Countryboy21]

if you go to eric military surplus he said the best prices. the axle seal kit he sells has a paper gasket for both hubs and the gasket for the differential and 2 cork plugs idk were they go. great company ships fast.

Military Truck Parts M35A2 M35A3 M37 M813 M151 M923 M54
Axle Gasket Set For M35 Series, 7521735

 

[mckeeranger]

I am going to try to fix my rear axel seals on my duce this next week and
here are a few questions, What will I all need as far as tool's?
What size of socket will I need?
Now I am not sure but I have heard that the M35 wheel bearings
are a packed bearing and not oil bath, If this is the truth
is it possible to convert it to oil bath and what kind of seal will I need to do this? I also have a transfer case seal to fix does any body know what size of seal I will need? Any help would be great.

True, the wheel bearings are packed. I'm not sure you could ever keep enough oil in them to keep them from cooking. The system has worked for 40 years, why change it now?

You will need the lug/bud wrench, or appropriate sockets, a 3" 8-SIDED wheel bearing nut socket, and a 3/4" socket to remove the axle bolts. You need to read TM 9-2320-209-20-3-2, starting at page 14-46. It spells everything out, step-by-step.

The TM shows the wheels still bolted to the hub when it's removed, but I don't have a wheel jack, so I took them off. It makes the hub easy to handle.

Do a search on "rear axle seal" and you will find several threads that walk you through it. It's not a bad job, just big parts. Be safe.

 

[mckeeranger]

....... and 2 cork plugs idk were they go.

They go in the key way under the outer seal.

 

[porkysplace]

You can download the the TM's at ; www.jatonkam35s.com or www.liberatedmanuals.com

 

[Flyingvan911]

It is an easy job. We did it this weekend. Put in the outer bearing, slide the cork into the keyway, then slide on the outer seal.

The toughest part is removing the lug nuts and budds.

 

[mckeeranger]

The toughest part is removing the lug nuts and budds.

That depends on how big an impact wrench you can find at the local flea market.
This one is a 1", and cost me $50. I had to buy the sockets, adapter, and extension, but they were only around $60 at NAPA.

 

[Madfarmersson]

Thanks for posting,
I may just pack the bearings, I do not drive that much .
Does any body know any part numbers for the seals?
Like from NAPA. Liveing on the farm we should have the right tools.
I have never changed axel seals before,
It should be fun/ May be.

Thannks,
Madfarmersson.

 

[doghead]

There are no civilian crossover seals for the axles.

If you had searched a bit, absolutely every question you have asked, has been posted in great detail with pictures, more then once in the Deuce forum.


Also, since you own the truck, you really should either buy the tech manuals or download them for free off the Internet. They will help you with every repair you will ever need to make. Even if you only looked at the pictures in the -20P or -34P TMs.

 

[Madfarmersson]

Well doghead I need 100 postes to use the CLASSIFIED ADS,
and I need to sell and buy a bunch of parts, so don't criticize me
for posting. If every body keeps there info to them selves then this forum
would be worthless.

Thanks to all who posted,

The Madfarmersson.

 

[Heavysteven]

You need the following
3" sided socket Grainger
3/4" torque wrench Harbor Freight
1 1/2" budd socket McMaster
3/4" impact gun Harbor Freight
3/4" socket
Flat head
Pry bar
Hammer
Chair
Gloves
Grease

There is a good step by step thread on the site.

 

[doghead]

Well doghead I need 100 postes to use the CLASSIFIED ADS,
and I need to sell and buy a bunch of parts, so don't criticize me
for posting. If every body keeps there info to them selves then this forum
would be worthless.

Thanks to all who posted,

The Madfarmersson.

No criticism was intended.

 

[Flyingvan911]

The search on this forum is a deuce owner's best friend. There is tons and tons of info on this site.