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Title: IFS Question
Post by: tracker randy on May 27, 2011, 12:21:15 PM
Hello, I am replacing both cv shafts in the front of my Tracker.I have the right side all back together,with {I thought no problems}.It seems there is a small spacer used in the area of the spindle and the axle snap ring. I left this out !
My question is:Does this spacer go between the spindle and the snap ring or The snap ring and hub? Or is this spacer that critical?
This Tracker is offroad only,liile mud,little water,and lots of sugar sand.
I am finishing this tonight,and hopefully 4-wheelin tomorrow.I would rather not take it back apart if its not that important.

Thanks
Randy

anyone here going to River Ranch Fl. this weekend?
Title: Re: IFS Question
Post by: DonD on May 27, 2011, 12:49:58 PM
34-35 is what you are referring too?

(http://www.kick-fix.com/hubs/97-98spindle-locs.JPG)
Title: Re: IFS Question
Post by: tracker randy on May 27, 2011, 12:54:40 PM
aaah man thats great,but I,m 47 yrs. old and the print it to small.
Ithink this does show it,if we can get it bigger.

Thank You Very Much
Randy
Title: Re: IFS Question
Post by: tracker randy on May 27, 2011, 12:59:02 PM
WOO HOO !  I printed it and it came out full size.It is 34 & 35.Spindle,spacer,then snap ring.

Now what do you think about leaving it out?

Randy
Title: Re: IFS Question
Post by: DonD on May 27, 2011, 01:52:11 PM
Quote from: tracker randy on May 27, 2011, 12:59:02 PM
WOO HOO !  I printed it and it came out full size.It is 34 & 35.Spindle,spacer,then snap ring.

Now what do you think about leaving it out?

Randy
I can't imagine any reason to do so.
Title: Re: IFS Question
Post by: bentparts on May 29, 2011, 05:35:48 AM
Put it back in, the play in the axle will cause it to pound back and forth.
Title: Re: IFS Question
Post by: tracker randy on May 30, 2011, 08:58:15 PM
Bentparts you were right.Went back in,and put it back.Its is a much better fit with it,I could see how the spindle would eventually destroy/disengage the snap ring.

Thanks
Randy
Title: Re: IFS Question
Post by: bentparts on June 01, 2011, 03:14:29 PM
Your welcome buddy  8)