So I got my D44 CTMs today, and installed them in the stub shafts tonight. One is in nice, moves easy, etc. The other one is really tight. Can't seem to get it to set right. Clips are on both bearing caps, caps seem to be seated right, rigs tight against the yoke ears.

Any ideas on how to resolve this one?

you sure the cap isnt cocked a little bit in the bore?

mine went in a little tight,and once installed there was a little resistence between the inner and outer shaft.I thought it was from the rubber rings?Any ways put them in and they are great.I say run it and grease them after every run....my.02

Run it. :cool2:

I may have to just run it, but I don't mean a little resistance, this thing is really tight. I guess I'll wait until I get the inner shafts on and see how it moves then, just don't like that one is nice and moveable and this one is isn't.

Did you tap the ears? Remember how I tapped the ears at you place to loosen up that 1 tight joint (might've been in the stub even).

Just put an ear at like a 45 degree angle with the end sitting on a metal surface (I used the one on your vice). The tap the opposing ear with a hammer right at its base. Give it a decent swing but you don't need to nail it hard. It'll set the caps in line and should loosen it up.

Hit on the "X", Contact the "Y" with the surface at about 45 degrees (dashes are shaft and ears, lines are for spacing, sorry for the poor drawing)

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______________--X
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______________Y- --

Originally posted by bigdude
Did you tap the ears? Remember how I tapped the ears at you place to loosen up that 1 tight joint (might've been in the stub even).



Ya, I think I tried about every which way last night, but will try what you described, today.

Originally posted by rkcrawl


Ya, I think I tried about every which way last night, but will try what you described, today.

Any luck yet??? I know you're at home so just step in the garage and give it a tappy tap. Don't make me drive 40 minutes to do it for you :flipoff2:

Originally posted by bigdude


Any luck yet??? I know you're at home so just step in the garage and give it a tappy tap. Don't make me drive 40 minutes to do it for you :flipoff2:

:flipoff2: :D Definitely helped. Still tight compared to the other one, but I think I'm going to grease it and go.

Originally posted by rkcrawl


:flipoff2: :D Definitely helped. Still tight compared to the other one, but I think I'm going to grease it and go.

If it's still tight then tap it again on the same side. if it gets tighter then you've gone too far so flip it over and tap the other side like I explained. Eventually you'll hit it right :flipoff2:

Any word from Currie? Are they going to screw you or is everything going to be there tomorrow?

Originally posted by bigdude


Any word from Currie? Are they going to screw you or is everything going to be there tomorrow?

I have to call them again today. Craig said we'd be OK yesterday, but to call again today. I SURE hope so, I am going to be dam pissed if they don't get them out today!

Originally posted by rkcrawl


I have to call them again today. Craig said we'd be OK yesterday, but to call again today. I SURE hope so, I am going to be dam pissed if they don't get them out today!

Go to the ERoCC official check-in thread for some interesting Legends class news :D

Originally posted by bigdude
Did you tap the ears? Remember how I tapped the ears at you place to loosen up that 1 tight joint (might've been in the stub even).



This procedure is called "tension relief" and should always be done when installing a u-joint, wheather it be in a driveshaft or axleshaft or whatever. It helps prevent accelerated wear and breakage.

Originally posted by Aggro


This procedure is called "tension relief" and should always be done when installing a u-joint, wheather it be in a driveshaft or axleshaft or whatever. It helps prevent accelerated wear and breakage.

Thanks, I know about that and had tried that already. It moves, but definitely still seems tight. Lots more then the other one I installed. I guess I'll keep at it a bit (inner axles don't show up until tomorrow).

I had to use the press to get mine in,
very tight fit