BUSHING TRACTA
BEARING, bushing type, axle shaft, outer
This bearing is for Tracta shafts only
New old stock (NOS)
Tracta Bushing
For front axle
Bronze bushing for Tracta-type front axle. The Tracta joint was one of three constant-velocity joints (alongside Bendix and Rzeppa) used during WWII and in the early CJ period. This bushing is an essential component for correct centring and operation of the Tracta joint in the wheel hub.
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Material Bronze |
Application Front axle Tracta-type |
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Joint type Tracta constant-velocity joint |
Function Centring and axle shaft bearing |
Features
- Bronze construction for durability
- Essential for correct Tracta joint operation
- For front axle with Tracta-type drive shaft
- Replacement for worn original bushing
- Precise dimensions to original specification
★ Replacement bronze bushing for Tracta-type front axle — necessary for correct centring of the constant-velocity joint and free wheel rotation at all steering angles.
Installation notes
The Tracta bushing must be correctly centred in the wheel hub housing. With incorrectly adjusted or worn bushings, the wheel may rotate with difficulty at extreme steering angles. Correct shimming is essential — measure the clearance between shaft sleeve and hub flange with the wheel on full lock, and compensate with shims beneath the drive flange.
Compatibility
Tracta joints require specific bushings that differ from Bendix and Rzeppa types. Tracta axles use a large bronze bushing for centring, whilst Rzeppa axles are self-centring and require a different arrangement. Do not confuse these — only use on vehicles fitted with Tracta-type axles.
Historical context
The Tracta constant-velocity joint was one of three CV-joint types used during WWII on MB/GPW jeeps, alongside the more common Bendix (at Willys) and Rzeppa (primarily Ford). Tracta axles were applied sporadically and are now relatively rare.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ2A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3B
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
| Willys M38 | 1950, 1951, 1952 |
| Willys M38A1 | 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
| CJ series | |
| Jeep CJ-2A | 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949 |
| Jeep CJ-3A | 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953 |
| Jeep CJ-3B | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual CJ2A_PL_1949 — Parts List — only for Willys CJ-2A / CJ-3A (1949)
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)
