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What is this?

Discussion in 'General Jeep Discussion' started by Billy1234, Oct 24, 2019.

  1. Oct 24, 2019 at 7:18 AM
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    Billy1234

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    Billy1234 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What is this and should it have a crack?Screenshot_20191024-101809_Gallery.jpg did my best with the picture at the moment
     
    Billy1234, Oct 24, 2019
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  2. Oct 24, 2019 at 7:22 AM
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    Prerunner1982

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    That is a dust shield/cover and it should not be cracked.
     
    Prerunner1982, Oct 24, 2019
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  3. Oct 24, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    Jim Beam

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    Yes, that is a dust cover for the inside of the axle housing. Although further inside there is a seal that prevents the axle gear oil from coming out. On my older CJ there is no stinking dust cover in that location. Go figure!
     
    Jim Beam, Oct 24, 2019
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