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Old 02-12-2013, 03:13 PM
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im looking for writes up on the steps to replacing my front axle seal on the passenger side.. its literally pouring out.. also is their other things i should look for when i have it torn apart..
2008 rubi
also if theirs anyone out there willing to give me a hand it would be great.. ill be providing the beer and some great texas style carne asada.
thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by blkpearl_jk
im looking for writes up on the steps to replacing my front axle seal on the passenger side.. its literally pouring out.. also is their other things i should look for when i have it torn apart..
2008 rubi
also if theirs anyone out there willing to give me a hand it would be great.. ill be providing the beer and some great texas style carne asada.
thanks in advance.
Man, I'm just inland from you in San Marcos and would love free beer and carne asada! Alas, I don't know how to change an inner seal. If I suggested taking it to a shop would I be eligible for free beer?

While I can't offer you any technical advice I'd be happy to help wrench and learn some stuff along the way. Holler at me if you put a fix-it party together and I'll BRING the beer!
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Did you recently have any axle work done...new gears? I ask because the seals get damaged many times when installers are not careful.

The oil seals are inboard near the differential. It requires removal of your carrier. You can purchase special seal install tool or many guys make their own.

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This isn't a write-up, but here are the steps involved:

REMOVAL
1. With transmission in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove brake components.
3. Remove wheel speed sensor from hub bearing.
4. Remove hub bearings with axle shafts from axle.
5. Remove differential cover.
6. Remove differential assembly from axle housing.
7. Remove inner axle shaft seals with a seal puller.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove any sealer remaining from original seals.
2. Install oil seals with Discs 8110 and Turnbuckle 6797. Tighten tool until disc bottoms in housing.
3. Install differential into housing.
4. Install hub bearings and axles.
5. Install hub bearing bolts through steering knuckle and tighten to 102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.).
6. Install wheel speed sensor.
7. Install brake components.

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There is Ron...this guy is like a walking service manual
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
There is Ron...this guy is like a walking service manual
No kidding! I saw his TIPM teardown on jeepforum.com. Awesome stuff!

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Any write ups on the "special" home made tool? I found it once, but can't find it now.
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Well decided to just jump into it... and so far im here...


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Also found out my axle shaft is bent...

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Ouch. What shaft is that?
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