help with axle seal replacement.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: oceanside,ca
help with axle seal replacement.
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.
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.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: San Marcos, CA
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.
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.
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!
JK Junkie
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Stokesdale, NC
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.
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.
JK Jedi Master
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From: Maine
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.
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.
Last edited by ronjenx; Feb 12, 2013 at 03:35 PM.
JK Super Freak
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