GASKET PIVOT FRONT AXLE HOUSING
Front Axle Housing Pivot Gasket
For 4x4 and 6x6 Vehicles
Sealing gasket for the front axle housing pivot (steering knuckle flange). This gasket ensures proper sealing between the pivot housing and the axle section, essential for maintaining lubrication in the steering knuckles and preventing oil leakage.
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Material Paper |
Type Pivot Gasket |
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Position Front Axle |
Application 4x4 and 6x6 Vehicles |
Features
- Essential component for axle overhaul
- Prevents oil leakage from pivot
- Suitable for early and late front axle versions
- Replace when dismantling steering knuckles
- Critical for correct lubrication
★ Original specification gasket for professional restoration of front axle steering knuckles.
Installation notes
Always replace when dismantling the steering knuckles. Ensure clean, grease-free surfaces. Do not use RTV or other sealants unless original gasket was damaged. Check trunnion bearings and shims during assembly according to TM specifications.
Compatibility
Suitable for both early (4x4) and late (6x6) front axle versions. Identical component for both configurations. Not interchangeable with rear axle housings or other axle positions.
Historical context
The closed knuckle steering knuckles with trunnion bearings were standard on WWII 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles. Regular maintenance of these pivots was critical for reliable steering in severe off-road conditions.
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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 : AXLE FRONT LATE 4X4|6X6
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)
