SHIMS AXLE SHAFT RIVE FLANGE SET

EARLY MBMBM201CJ2ACJ3AM38M38A1GPWCJ3B
Manual available
19,51 €
BTW: 3,39 €
SKU:  WOA6881
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): 4.3

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War Dept specs from the original Technical Manual — click to open

Shim Set Axle Shaft Drive Flange Front Axle

Set of 9 pieces for correct axle adjustment

Set of steel shims for adjusting the axial play between wheel hub and drive flange on the front axle. These shims are essential for correct front axle adjustment during maintenance or overhaul of drive shafts with Tracta, Bendix, Rzeppa or Spicer universal joints.

Material

Steel

Vehicle

MB, CJ-2A, CJ-3A, CJ-3B, M38, M38A1

Application

Dana 25/27 front axle drive flange

Set contents

6x shim.010" + 3x shim.030"

Features

  • Set of 9 steel shims in two thicknesses
  • Adjustment of front axle axial play
  • Suitable for all types of universal joints (Tracta, Bendix, Rzeppa, Spicer)
  • Fitted between wheel hub and drive flange
  • OE part number A-6881 / GPW-18336

★ Precise adjustment of axle play prevents wear and unwanted noises whilst driving.

Application

For vehicles with Dana 25 or Dana 27 front axle (closed knuckle). Fits all variants of front axle drive shafts: Tracta, Bendix, Rzeppa and Spicer universal joints.

Installation notes

The shims are fitted between the wheel hub and drive flange to adjust the correct axial play (end play). Measure the play with a dial gauge and add or remove shims until the correct value is achieved according to TM 9-1803B specifications. Start with the original shim thickness if available.

Compatibility

Universally applicable to all vehicles with Dana 25 or Dana 27 front axle. Regardless of the type of drive shaft (Tracta, Bendix, Rzeppa or Spicer), these shims are suitable for flange adjustment.

Historical context

Adjusting the drive flange with shims was standard maintenance procedure during front axle overhaul on military jeeps. Correct adjustment prevents premature wear of the universal joints.

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Restoration part — not a ready-to-fit product

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.

Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.

COMPATIBLE_MODELS EARLY MB, MB, M201, GPW, CJ2A, CJ3A, CJ3B, M38, M38A1
ALL_CATEGORIES : GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ2A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3A, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE - M38, GROUP 10 - FRONT AXLE CJ3B

This part fits:

ModelYears
Military jeeps
Willys MB (early)1941, 1942
Willys MB1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Ford GPW1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Hotchkiss M2011956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966
Willys M381950, 1951, 1952
Willys M38A11952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971
CJ series
Jeep CJ-2A1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949
Jeep CJ-3A1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953
Jeep CJ-3B1953, 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)

Group 20-01 — Front Axle Assembly
Group 20-01 — Front Axle Assembly
Page 74–74
Group 20-03 — Front Differential and Carrier Assembly
Group 20-03 — Front Differential and Carrier Assembly
Page 74–75
Group 20-07 — Steering Knuckle, Flange and Arm
Group 20-07 — Steering Knuckle, Flange and Arm
Page 77–78

From the original Technical Manual TM 9-1803B — Ordnance Maintenance — Power Train, Body & Frame — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (¼-ton 4×4)

Front Axle
Front Axle
Page 49–86