Trying to figure out the "proper" order of parts for the rear end bearings install

[conv67bdere]

Alright . . . got my rear end narrowed 3" on each side - got the axles ordered and delivered . . .

SO now it's time to look at putting it all back together ( and some dummy ( me ) forgot to take enough pictures to get all the stuff figured out ( and I DON'T want to mess this up ) . . .

So I've got a couple questions . . .

From the service manual . . . it shows this . . .

The picture above show (2) gaskets . . . which one is which in the above picture ?
And I've got (2) gaskets . . . right ( white one ) is foam

And I've got these too . . . one adjustable, one fixed . . .

On the Service manual picture - it does not show the backing plate and it's relationship with all the rest of the parts.

And for the last picture, one of these is adjustable , one is fixed . . .
- Does the adjustable part go on the Passenger side or driver side ?

Working out "most" of the rest of the parts . . . and need to get them put together in the proper order so I don't have to do this all over again . . .

Note to self - take BETTER pictures next time . . .

 

[Mike67]

I thought the foam ones were for the backing plates...

 

[moparnation74]

The steel gasket goes between the backing plate and the rear end housing. The foam seal goes between the (adjuster plate and the non adjuster plate) and the backing plate........

The adjuster plate goes on the passenger side

 

[moparnation74]

Make absolutely sure to slip those plates on the axle before you press on the bearings.......Also, be sure to place the seals correctly in the plates....I am not referring to the gaskets....

The rubbers bands are a cheap helper to keep the plates from flopping around

 

[conv67bdere]

Make absolutely sure to slip those plates on the axle before you press on the bearings.......Also, be sure to place the seals correctly in the plates....I am not referring to the gaskets....

The rubbers bands are a cheap helper to keep the plates from flopping around

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That's exactly why I'm asking ( and double - triple checking ) so that I get it right the first time - I've never done this before . . .

THANKS ! !


So, this is what I've got for the process and the order . . . taking it one part at a time. . . .

First, these seals need to go into the adjuster/non-adjuster plates . . .

The non-adjuster ( left ) goes on the driver side - the adjuster ( right ) goes on the passenger side . . .

To help with this the lathe helped me to make this from 2" PVC pipe
( it was so slightly too large on the outside, and too small on the inside )
So I cut away enough to allow the seal to fit properly . . .

Fits perfectly . . . now to install them . . .

Done - installed - the tool worked great ( just wish I had metal to make the same tool ) . . .

And this is the order ( and direction of the parts ) as they get installed . . .
- the bearing/race goes in the direction shown ?
- - - - - ASKING - race first on the shaft, then the bearing to capture it ?
- then the collar to capture the bearing
- then the foam gasket
- then the backing plate
- then the other seal ( this is more like paper than steel )
- to the flange of the axle housing . . .

And this seal gets mounted into the end of the axle ( in this orientation ) ? ? ?

Adjuster/non-adjuster plate - foam seal - backing plate

Other seal goes against the flange on the axle housing . . .

If I didn't mess up something in this photo documentary - I think I've got it now . . . and I've already gotten started on the process - (2) seals already installed . . .

 

[moparnation74]

The seals I referred to above......

That's exactly why I'm asking ( and double - triple checking ) so that I get it right the first time - I've never done this before . . .

THANKS ! !


So, this is what I've got for the process and the order . . . taking it one part at a time. . . .

First, these seals need to go into the adjuster/non-adjuster plates . . .

The non-adjuster ( left ) goes on the driver side - the adjuster ( right ) goes on the passenger side . . .

View attachment 644488

To help with this the lathe helped me to make this from 2" PVC pipe
( it was so slightly too large on the outside, and too small on the inside )
So I cut away enough to allow the seal to fit properly . . .

View attachment 644489
Fits perfectly . . . now to install them . . .

View attachment 644490

Done - installed - the tool worked great ( just wish I had metal to make the same tool ) . . .

View attachment 644491

And this is the order ( and direction of the parts ) as they get installed . . .
- the bearing/race goes in the direction shown ?
- - - - - ASKING - race first on the shaft, then the bearing to capture it ?
- then the collar to capture the bearing
- then the foam gasket
- then the backing plate
- then the other seal ( this is more like paper than steel )
- to the flange of the axle housing . . .

View attachment 644492

And this seal gets mounted into the end of the axle ( in this orientation ) ? ? ?

View attachment 644493

Adjuster/non-adjuster plate - foam seal - backing plate

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Other seal goes against the flange on the axle housing . . .

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If I didn't mess up something in this photo documentary - I think I've got it now . . . and I've already gotten started on the process - (2) seals already installed . . .

Correct......

Do you have the adjuster lock bracket?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-8-3-...420643?hash=item1a3102dbe3:g:TDkAAOSwHwJaVs9g

 

[conv67bdere]

The seals I referred to above......

Correct......

Do you have the adjuster lock bracket?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-8-3-...420643?hash=item1a3102dbe3:g:TDkAAOSwHwJaVs9g

Will be dighng through my boxes of parts tomorrow to find it . . . I had it when it came apart

Thanks for the help