Overview
The Omix-Ada OAI18670.01 is a Dana 18 transfer case front output bearing with a ball bearing design. It fits Jeep CJ3, CJ5 and CJ6 models and Willys CJ-2 through CJ-6 vehicles.
Omix-Ada places the bearing at the front output position. The fitment entries span several CJ generations, so match your vehicle’s year and model to the list below before ordering.
Key features
- Ball bearing design
- Front output position in the Dana 18 transfer case
- Direct fit for the CJ and Willys models covered.
- Built to the original specifications, per the brand
- Limited five year manufacturer warranty from Omix-Ada
Signs of bearing wear
A front output bearing supports the output shaft, so wear shows up as noise and play rather than as an obvious failure. Listen for a whirring or grinding noise that changes with speed, and feel for movement at the output shaft when the case is open. Metal particles in the lubricant are another sign that a bearing is breaking down.
Because the bearing works alongside the output seal and the yoke, it is worth inspecting those parts during the same job. Clean the bearing housing, check the bearing seat for wear, and use the correct driver so the new bearing seats square. Keep the lubricant clean, since debris shortens bearing life quickly after a rebuild.
- Look for metal in the lubricant
- Inspect the bearing seat
Specifications
| Brand | Omix-Ada |
|---|---|
| Part number | OAI18670.01 |
| Transfer case | Dana 18 |
| Position | Front |
| Bearing design | Ball bearing |
| Warranty | Limited five year manufacturer warranty |
Vehicle fitment
Fits 1959–1960 and 1966 Jeep CJ3 (Base); 1959–1960 and 1966–1971 Jeep CJ5 and CJ6 (Base); and Willys CJ-2 (1946–1949), CJ-3 (1949–1958), CJ-5 (1955–1958) and CJ-6 (1956–1958).
Other years and models are not covered, so verify the year, model and trim first.
What’s included
The product is the front output bearing.
Not included: the transfer case, seals and other internal parts.
