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AMC 20 bearing preload

AMC 20 bearing preload

driver007

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1981 cj5 304 v8, 300 Dana,model 30 Dana and model 20 AMC rear end
What do you do if you can not get enough preload. I am installing a one piece axle And on one side I can not get enough pre load. I cleaned all the por of the axle housing flange and still come out with only 3 thou of the bearing past the housing. The other side is fine.:bang:
 
You might try to get some bearing shims from a bearing supply store.
 

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