I blew an axle seal in my front D30 axle while on John Bull in Big Bear, CA. Leaking gear oil all over the place. I think I may have damaged it while installing my Aussie Locker.

Are axle seals covered under warranty? If yes, then will my installing a locker void that warranty?

How tough are they to replace? I know the axle will come out, but any special pullers needed? Any tricks? inner seal? Outer?

Thanks for suggestions....

 

I think that since YOU probably damaged it, that YOU should expect to either replace it yourself or pay to have someone do it. With that said, if you can install a locker yourself, you can also replace an axle seal yourself. There are no outer seals on the front, only inner seals. You will need a seal puller and some seal drivers. You may be able to rent these from a local auto parts store, but they are handy to have around if you have to buy them. The cost of the tools will definately offset what it would cost you to pay someone else to do it. You will have to remove the differential carrier to get to the seal, which is located behind the carrier bearing races. The old seal is pried out and the new one is driven in. Good luck.

 

I am looking at a 2nd set of fron axel sealed on my Rubi Unlimited.
Id bring it in and mention they are leaking.
Might be able to get them done under warrantee without mentioning the locker.

 

Any idea how much does it cost to have the seal replace?

 

it's all labor. the seal only cost 12.00. figure a shop will take 2-4hours in labor cost

 

The seals are relatively easy to replace. They are covered under your factory 100k km warranty.

Problem is that they might refuse it since you have an after market locker and whoever reinstalled the shafts could of damaged the seals.

Usually takes me an afternoon and evening to do them with a friend on a driveway. Talking and breaking for beer and other mod ideas normally takes awhile so I imagine an actual shop could do it in a few hours.

 

Thank you for you help.
So i figure the dealer will take 4 hours and the bill will be around $500
I hope that the 7 year/70K extended warranty covers it.!!