Best video I've seen on this subject so far. I have seen a lot of folks running without an outer seal, or even the plastic dust shield. Always looked like a bad idea to me to have the end of the axle open like that.
Very informative video. It looks like everything you did would also work on my JK. I just installed new ball joints on my JK when I noticed my inner seals were bad. I’m shocked that Jeep doesn’t sell their product with outer seals.
Yeah, I just did front axle u joints for the 2nd time (130K miles) and the passenger side seal apparently went kapoot on the install. This vid helps a lot. Makes me feel comfortable about doing the seal change. Stay cool.
Nice job!!Alot of work for $4.. Hahaha!!! I'm doing mine in a few weeks..My 1999 Xj has almost 330,000 miles and is just like new.. Little repairs like this are very labor intensive.
I'm so impressed with your knowledge of replacing these bearings. Your manner of explaining the step-by-step process is invaluable to beginners. I just came back from the Mojave desert and one side is leaking, a lot. So now with your instructional video I will proceed with Pure confidence and changing all my seal As I read some of your comments, I am truly impressed that the younger generation is intrested in jeeping.I I would hope and pray that you would have other videos To help all of us. Thank you sincerely from Ronnie
Just curious if I should check the backlash before I take the carrier out? A few videos show it being checked and some don’t show it being checked. Just curious of what I should do before taking it out. Thanks and good video
Great video. How do you know how far to seat the inner seal. Is there a certain depth or is there a inner lip and you stop hammering when you’re bottomed out.
What is the orange stuff by the seal? I also get the diff must go back in the way it came as in when u said it goes in the same side but does the pinion have to meet the diff exactly the way it came out?? Or can u just put it back in and make sure its turning and its good??
What is the outer seal and where can I get them ,put new u joint in today on front axle and there was not one there.dirt was all in the tube of the axle, what do you recommend doing, don't have alot of money. Can I take it apart and wash the dirt out with water hose and new seals and oil
You can take the axle apart and clean them out. Pull the shafts out and pop out the carrier. I would recommend replacing the inner seal like what's in the video. Then you can stuff a rag in the tubes and push it through to clean them out. Outer seals I got were by 10 Factory: www.amazon.com/Ten-Factory-MG21102-Dana-Axle/dp/B005TDN2KI/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2TQKU0A5SBIZF&keywords=jeep+dana+30+outer+axle+tube+seal&qid=1652303579&sprefix=jeep+dana+30+outer+%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-5
Hi, you took off the carrier soo easy, i am just doing mine now and carrier seems jus jammed, any tip or "special work" to take it out without breaking?
The proper tool to get it out nicely is to use a axle spreader, but since not everyone has those you can pry it out gentally to prevent any damage to the axle and its components.
Heat the cast center case with a heat gun or just wave a torch back and forth over it, the carrier will come right out. Don't get it too hot, just rather warm to the touch. You only need it to grow .001 or .002.
As far as rtv goes with that outer seal, it's just rtv silicone right? Any color works too? Also, about the shims, as long as they go in the same side it will work right? There's no orientation? I'm confident to do the work but don't want to grenade my diff if I put together wrong
Any RTV should work but they make differential RTV or RTV for sealing against oil, that would be best. As far as shims, with the Dana 30 model I have in the video, the shims are pressed between the bearings and the carrier, so they didn't pop out when removing the carrier. On other axles you may have the shims pop out with the carrier because they get installed on the outside of the bearings. If that is the case then yes, make sure to install them back to the same sides that they came from.
Great video, super informative and good resolution. Stupid question, if you replace the outer seals like you did, doesn't that (in theory) stop the leak? I have a 2001 WJ and need to do this but I don't off road and use it for around town driving and towing my boat to the water. So...if I simply added the outer seals, I wonder if that would be a "quick fix?"
The outer seals are not meant for holding in fluid so they would still be able to leak fluid out a bit. Also the axle tubes will start to fill up with fluid so the diff level will go down.
FYI This tear down only applies to post Dodge renditions of the Dana 30.... If you have a real Jeep (pre-86) the tear down is completely different and the outer seal will not fit. The spindle requires an axle puller to remove as it is pressed in and held on by 6 bolts. The after market outer seal will not fit on a stock axle because the dust cover only gives -1/8" clearance between the yoke and the end of the axle housing shaft. (I believe G2's have a removable dust cover if you choose to go that way)
Inner Axle seals for a XJ Dana 30 non-FAD TIMKEN 710068. The outer axle seals were by Ten Factory, link is below. www.amazon.com/Ten-Factory-MG21103-Black-Dana/dp/B005TDN2TO/ref=asc_df_B005TDN2TO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312050280935&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=551802323134164504&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018702&hvtargid=pla-436788324941&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61716360643&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312050280935&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=551802323134164504&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018702&hvtargid=pla-436788324941
It took me a day and a half total. I didn’t really know what I was doing the first day. The first half day I didn’t realize I had to take the carrier out of the differential I thought I only had to take out one axle at a time. It wasn’t until I saw this video the next day that I knew what I had to do. So I’d give it a full day if you haven’t done it before.
I have to ask, how do you know when the inner seals are shot once you install those outer seals? I am about to do my inner seals again and want to install the outer, but have been cautioned about the lack of "feedback" from the Jeep when those inner seals are gone next time.
You don't really know when the inner seals are shot with the outer seals. But most of the time the inner seals went bad from dirt and crap so the chances of them going bad again go down. I guess one easy way of checking is to check the level of oil through the fill plug.
Very well done video. Just a suggestion though, next time you have your diff cover off, use a Lube locker gasket instead of RTV, you'll thank yourself the next time.
Gotta say I'm pretty impressed with your video...the fact that someone 1/2 my age did this with such confidence and knowledge makes me a lot more comfortable with doing it myself!!! Thanks for the video!
What is the difference between doing this on this axle vs a Dana 44? I have a Rubicon with lockers and Dana 44. Are there any additional steps or precautions that must be taken?
The Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are almost identical. They use the same axle U-joints, ball joints, and Knuckles. The only major difference is the gear size. I would just make sure when you are removing the ring gear, make sure to install it same way. It should come out all is One Piece like what is shown in the video.
Just found this video, good explanation and steps through process. I've gotta do front axle seals on my 02 wrangler for inspection this month. Time wise, looks like it took better part of the afternoon/evening. This should definitely be easier than chasing down and fixing the electrical issues in my wife's grand cherokee! Mechanical good, electrical sucks🙃
Great video but something is wrong that you were able to put the carrier in and it just fully dropped in without any effort. You don't seem to have any bearing preload on your carrier bearings. Its supposed to be tough to get in and out when properly shimed.
I'm going to have to replace the front axle seals in my '88 XJ and your video gave me exactly what I needed - very clear, well-organized and detailed. Thanks!!!
Really good video, you do a good job of detailing the whole project out. My front seals went and have been looking at lots of video’s, yours is the best I’ve seen!!! Thanks for making this, feel like I’m ready to go now!!!
I would give you a A+ . Refreshing to see a man who is complete as well as lending in their instructions... You should be a school teacher.. They need people like you...Stellar Sir.
I use inner axle seals made for a 2001 Jeep Cherokee front axle Dana 30. Easy to source on rock auto. Outer axle seals are aftermarket and ones I used are made by Ten Factory.
Hey @OutJeeping, really good video man, but I have a question, so lets say in the future one of the inner seals is leaking again, how will you know that with aftermarket outer seals installed, I know that its meant to keep debris out of the axle tubes, but since there sealed wont there be an accumulation of differential fluid in the axle tubes, or would it not matter? Thanks for your time man.
Only vid I've found on here that shows the outer seals being done. Thanks man good vid. I find that it's 8out od 10 times to only b the outside seal. Changed mine twice in the past 2 years on my mail delivery jeep.
Ryan, these outer "seals" are great, but they only are there to keep dirt and mud and anything else out of the axle shaft. If differential fluid is leaking out to there, the inner needs to be replaced. I like those outer for that, but if you have a leak on the inner, your diff will be toast if the outer holds in the fluid and you don't see it, there's not enough to fill the axle and keep that diff full. If you have fluid coming out, the inner seals have to be replaced, in my experience.
@@jasonmalmquist7889 thx Most of time my vent tube gets clogged from going down dirt roads everyday and it starts seeping past outer seal or pinion seal due to pressure buildup but once i clear vent tube it stops leaking. My vent tube bolt thing is stripped so it comes out of axle and sometimes water and dirt get in and screw up seals. Thats y i change em so often. I need 2 quit being lazy and remove axle and tap tht hole but hey what can i say. F it
Bro cool. I had the same idea. I found that the 36mm socket fit just right and I also bought washers to weld together and put on the end of a long piece of 2x2 incase the socket method wouldn't work. I have a dana 44 in the front so the 1 seal was going to be a challenge. Cool to see someone was thinking like me for once.
Pretty much, on a Dana 30 axle I showed in the video the shims were pressed in between the carrier bearing and the carrier so I didn't have to worry about them falling out on this install.
Great video, seeing those outer seals go in is pretty cool, I've got the parts coming for a 2005 TJ that's my son's we are doing when it gets here. My brother was a long time mechanic in Houston, only piece he added, when it's all apart, he runs a pole through and has shop towels that he feeds to get that axle shaft cleaned out and gets the dirt out of there. The outer seals look like they'll end that issue, ha.
I used 1/2” bolt rod, 2 washers and bolts to draw in the inner seals. Center it up and draw it in until tight. But I have the Dana 30 with the disconnected axle on the passenger side.
I can’t for the life of me hammer in the new seals. I have extensions to go thru the axle with a 35mm socket that fits the seal perfectly. Any tips to get the seals in?
I would start them by hand with a small hammer to get them in square and being careful not to damage them. Then move up to a larger hammer with a seal driver or socket to hammer it in the rest of the way.
Would this procedure be the same for Dana 44? Also can you tell me where to find the torque value on these I'm not sure where to look thanks? Good Video by the way
On some axles the shims are between the carrier bearing and the axle housing, for this axle the bearings were pressed in between the carrier bearing and the carrier.
Great video, I have a 2013 wrangler. But this was the best video I have seen to change the seals.
Thank you for such an informative video! Really appreciate you showing each step and what to look out for.
Very well done. Very simple step by step instructions. Congrats for a job well done.
Best video I've seen on this subject so far. I have seen a lot of folks running without an outer seal, or even the plastic dust shield. Always looked like a bad idea to me to have the end of the axle open like that.
Very informative video. It looks like everything you did would also work on my JK. I just installed new ball joints on my JK when I noticed my inner seals were bad. I’m shocked that Jeep doesn’t sell their product with outer seals.
I’ve fixed so much stuff on my xj thanks to this guy.
Yeah, I just did front axle u joints for the 2nd time (130K miles) and the passenger side seal apparently went kapoot on the install. This vid helps a lot. Makes me feel comfortable about doing the seal change. Stay cool.
Well done sir. Very glad I took time to view this.
Thank you very much sir. Excellent video and helped me .
Nice job!!Alot of work for $4.. Hahaha!!! I'm doing mine in a few weeks..My 1999 Xj has almost 330,000 miles and is just like new.. Little repairs like this are very labor intensive.
Very nicely done great video lot of attention to detail
I'm so impressed with your knowledge of replacing these bearings. Your manner of explaining the step-by-step process is invaluable to beginners. I just came back from the Mojave desert and one side is leaking, a lot. So now with your instructional video I will proceed with Pure confidence and changing all my seal As I read some of your comments, I am truly impressed that the younger generation is intrested in jeeping.I I would hope and pray that you would have other videos To help all of us. Thank you sincerely from Ronnie
Great video! I'll be tackling this soon🤘
Great video. Thanks for posting this video.
Nice job! Very useful video!
Just curious if I should check the backlash before I take the carrier out? A few videos show it being checked and some don’t show it being checked. Just curious of what I should do before taking it out. Thanks and good video
Great tutorial! Thanks bro!😎👍
Top Tip. Get a lube locker. All that RTV had me squeamish. Other than that excellent work. Good & helpful video.
Pretty smart
Great video. How do you know how far to seat the inner seal. Is there a certain depth or is there a inner lip and you stop hammering when you’re bottomed out.
Cfass1 There is a lip in the axle tube where they bottom out and you'll know when you hit it.
What is that red Silicon around the seals? My has a piece broken and it looks like it doesn't come out.
nice job
What is the orange stuff by the seal?
I also get the diff must go back in the way it came as in when u said it goes in the same side but does the pinion have to meet the diff exactly the way it came out?? Or can u just put it back in and make sure its turning and its good??
What is the outer seal and where can I get them ,put new u joint in today on front axle and there was not one there.dirt was all in the tube of the axle, what do you recommend doing, don't have alot of money. Can I take it apart and wash the dirt out with water hose and new seals and oil
You can take the axle apart and clean them out. Pull the shafts out and pop out the carrier. I would recommend replacing the inner seal like what's in the video. Then you can stuff a rag in the tubes and push it through to clean them out. Outer seals I got were by 10 Factory: www.amazon.com/Ten-Factory-MG21102-Dana-Axle/dp/B005TDN2KI/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2TQKU0A5SBIZF&keywords=jeep+dana+30+outer+axle+tube+seal&qid=1652303579&sprefix=jeep+dana+30+outer+%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-5
How do you know when the new seals are in place, where they supposed to go
You will feel them bottom out.
Hi, you took off the carrier soo easy, i am just doing mine now and carrier seems jus jammed, any tip or "special work" to take it out without breaking?
The proper tool to get it out nicely is to use a axle spreader, but since not everyone has those you can pry it out gentally to prevent any damage to the axle and its components.
Heat the cast center case with a heat gun or just wave a torch back and forth over it, the carrier will come right out. Don't get it too hot, just rather warm to the touch. You only need it to grow .001 or .002.
Nice
replaced these seals last weekend and driver side still leaking. Gotta check for a clogged vent line or gouged seal journals
Yeah I would check out the axle shaft surfaces and vent lines on that one.
As far as rtv goes with that outer seal, it's just rtv silicone right? Any color works too? Also, about the shims, as long as they go in the same side it will work right? There's no orientation? I'm confident to do the work but don't want to grenade my diff if I put together wrong
Any RTV should work but they make differential RTV or RTV for sealing against oil, that would be best. As far as shims, with the Dana 30 model I have in the video, the shims are pressed between the bearings and the carrier, so they didn't pop out when removing the carrier. On other axles you may have the shims pop out with the carrier because they get installed on the outside of the bearings. If that is the case then yes, make sure to install them back to the same sides that they came from.
Where did you get the outer seal replacement
www.amazon.com/Ten-Factory-MG21103-Black-Dana/dp/B005TDN2TO/ref=asc_df_B005TDN2TO/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312050280935&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12144092754874615720&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1028264&hvtargid=pla-436788324941&ref=&adgrpid=61716360643&th=1#customerReviews
Good vid! You should be a teacher that was perfect! What kind of oil was that? Yes I’m a girl and have no idea
Thanks, I think i used 75w-140 but all depends what climate you live in.
When I start my wj project I’m going need help q&a
I'm here to help you can either comment on my videos or DM me on Facebook or Instagram.
@@OutJeeping thanks ...
Great video, super informative and good resolution. Stupid question, if you replace the outer seals like you did, doesn't that (in theory) stop the leak? I have a 2001 WJ and need to do this but I don't off road and use it for around town driving and towing my boat to the water. So...if I simply added the outer seals, I wonder if that would be a "quick fix?"
The outer seals are not meant for holding in fluid so they would still be able to leak fluid out a bit. Also the axle tubes will start to fill up with fluid so the diff level will go down.
What kind of gear oil was that?
I run 80w-90.
FYI This tear down only applies to post Dodge renditions of the Dana 30.... If you have a real Jeep (pre-86) the tear down is completely different and the outer seal will not fit. The spindle requires an axle puller to remove as it is pressed in and held on by 6 bolts. The after market outer seal will not fit on a stock axle because the dust cover only gives -1/8" clearance between the yoke and the end of the axle housing shaft. (I believe G2's have a removable dust cover if you choose to go that way)
What part number and where did you order the inner and putters from have w xjs to do sadly
Inner Axle seals for a XJ Dana 30 non-FAD TIMKEN 710068. The outer axle seals were by Ten Factory, link is below. www.amazon.com/Ten-Factory-MG21103-Black-Dana/dp/B005TDN2TO/ref=asc_df_B005TDN2TO/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312050280935&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=551802323134164504&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018702&hvtargid=pla-436788324941&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61716360643&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312050280935&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=551802323134164504&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018702&hvtargid=pla-436788324941
@@OutJeeping thank you just picked up a few projects and this was first on the list, really appreciate your videos
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How many hours did this job take?
BAWLS2894 About 4-5 hours but that was with filming so probably less.
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It took me a day and a half total. I didn’t really know what I was doing the first day. The first half day I didn’t realize I had to take the carrier out of the differential I thought I only had to take out one axle at a time. It wasn’t until I saw this video the next day that I knew what I had to do. So I’d give it a full day if you haven’t done it before.
I have to ask, how do you know when the inner seals are shot once you install those outer seals? I am about to do my inner seals again and want to install the outer, but have been cautioned about the lack of "feedback" from the Jeep when those inner seals are gone next time.
You don't really know when the inner seals are shot with the outer seals. But most of the time the inner seals went bad from dirt and crap so the chances of them going bad again go down. I guess one easy way of checking is to check the level of oil through the fill plug.
Those front seals aren’t stock ?
The outers are aftermarket. From factory they just have dust covers
He lubed his shaft. 😜
hehe
What year is the jeep?
The one in the video is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee.
@@OutJeeping thank you
My parents had a 1998 grand Cherokee and a 2001 Cherokee sport
How much for a shop to do it
No idea, probably too much.
OutJeeping I did it my self 😂nvm
I had mine done several years ago. $800
those tierod ends are dead AF!!!😂
Man, that's some clean fluid. I thought crystal clear spring water was pouring out.
front doesnt see much gear wear when your mostly free wheeling in 2wd
Wow, great video. It's great to see the younger generations working on their Jeeps!
Yea I have a rusty 01 Wrangler as my first vehicle and it's all fun and games until u get a bolt that's stuck.
Great video, good detailed work. Makes you really wonder who is taking the time to do it right in a shop.
Very well done video. Just a suggestion though, next time you have your diff cover off, use a Lube locker gasket instead of RTV, you'll thank yourself the next time.
You are very well spoken. Great video
Gotta say I'm pretty impressed with your video...the fact that someone 1/2 my age did this with such confidence and knowledge makes me a lot more comfortable with doing it myself!!! Thanks for the video!
Can you link the parts to your page :)
Nice job. I feel like I can now do this to my Jeep! Thanks for the walk through!
Outjeeping, you've made one of the greatest, if not the greatest "how to" videos! Don't change a thing about them. Thanks!
Thanks for this video....just did mine. BTW, in a Dana 60 you can actually hammer the new seals inside the pumpkin with the driver, no handle.
Very nice video, you explained, and did everything very well. Thank you!!!!!
Hey question, how are those outer axle seals holding up for you after 4 years?
Not too good, water likes to get trapped inside the axle tube.
What is the difference between doing this on this axle vs a Dana 44? I have a Rubicon with lockers and Dana 44. Are there any additional steps or precautions that must be taken?
The Dana 30 and Dana 44 axles are almost identical. They use the same axle U-joints, ball joints, and Knuckles. The only major difference is the gear size. I would just make sure when you are removing the ring gear, make sure to install it same way. It should come out all is One Piece like what is shown in the video.
Seems like an opportune time to do U-Joints while you're at it....but a great video! Thank you sir!
Just found this video, good explanation and steps through process. I've gotta do front axle seals on my 02 wrangler for inspection this month. Time wise, looks like it took better part of the afternoon/evening.
This should definitely be easier than chasing down and fixing the electrical issues in my wife's grand cherokee! Mechanical good, electrical sucks🙃
My 1999 Xj is due for this with almost 400,000 miles...
Right there with you. It is probably about time to do this on my 96 XJ with 337k miles.
about to do it this weekend. maybe i can use a piece of allthread to drive it instead of hammering
Great video very thorough. I gotta do mine this weekend. Subscribed
Excellent video! Great job on this. Thanks a lot.
At this point both my seals and pinion seal are leaking, so am just going to upgrade to a new diiff.
Great video but something is wrong that you were able to put the carrier in and it just fully dropped in without any effort. You don't seem to have any bearing preload on your carrier bearings. Its supposed to be tough to get in and out when properly shimed.
That's what happens when you work on cars over 200k
Tanks mate 😎 I have a 2020 ford ranger wildtrak
I'm going to have to replace the front axle seals in my '88 XJ and your video gave me exactly what I needed - very clear, well-organized and detailed. Thanks!!!
Really good video, you do a good job of detailing the whole project out. My front seals went and have been looking at lots of video’s, yours is the best I’ve seen!!! Thanks for making this, feel like I’m ready to go now!!!
Joe Robinson heck yeah this guy made it look easy, big job but I think I’ll tackle it this weekend
Thank you for making this video. I've been looking alot and it seems you are the only one not to skip steps.
I would give you a A+ . Refreshing to see a man who is complete as well as lending in their instructions... You should be a school teacher.. They need people like you...Stellar Sir.
Loving the Armstrong USA ratchet you have there
What parts did you use, I got new inner and outer axle seals to install but they look nothing like yours, they are just little rubber o rings...
I use inner axle seals made for a 2001 Jeep Cherokee front axle Dana 30. Easy to source on rock auto. Outer axle seals are aftermarket and ones I used are made by Ten Factory.
Nice job. First time I have seen the grease outer seals done.
I watched another video and yours was way better, great job young man! Can I ask you how much fluid the jeep diff requires?
Hey @OutJeeping, really good video man, but I have a question, so lets say in the future one of the inner seals is leaking again, how will you know that with aftermarket outer seals installed, I know that its meant to keep debris out of the axle tubes, but since there sealed wont there be an accumulation of differential fluid in the axle tubes, or would it not matter? Thanks for your time man.
That's the risk that you will end up taking. You won't know unless you pull the axle tubes or check the diff level on a maintenance schedule.
@@OutJeeping Oh ok thats true, I'll be adding that to my maintenance then. Thanks again man.
Two things nice video and I think I'll have to do mine outside because I won't have room in my garage to put a broomstick through the axle. Haha.
Only vid I've found on here that shows the outer seals being done. Thanks man good vid.
I find that it's 8out od 10 times to only b the outside seal. Changed mine twice in the past 2 years on my mail delivery jeep.
Ryan, these outer "seals" are great, but they only are there to keep dirt and mud and anything else out of the axle shaft. If differential fluid is leaking out to there, the inner needs to be replaced. I like those outer for that, but if you have a leak on the inner, your diff will be toast if the outer holds in the fluid and you don't see it, there's not enough to fill the axle and keep that diff full. If you have fluid coming out, the inner seals have to be replaced, in my experience.
@@jasonmalmquist7889 thx
Most of time my vent tube gets clogged from going down dirt roads everyday and it starts seeping past outer seal or pinion seal due to pressure buildup but once i clear vent tube it stops leaking. My vent tube bolt thing is stripped so it comes out of axle and sometimes water and dirt get in and screw up seals. Thats y i change em so often. I need 2 quit being lazy and remove axle and tap tht hole but hey what can i say. F it
I love your work Bubba can you please do a video on how to put lockers in front and rear axles? That would be awesome
Bro cool. I had the same idea. I found that the 36mm socket fit just right and I also bought washers to weld together and put on the end of a long piece of 2x2 incase the socket method wouldn't work. I have a dana 44 in the front so the 1 seal was going to be a challenge. Cool to see someone was thinking like me for once.
Nice job dude. Bout to knock thos out on my 2010 Dodge 2500
I like the video....but wear glove when you are working with this stuff.....very carcinogenic stuff.
What kind of seals do I need to buy or get for the inner seals ?? I couldn’t figured it out ....
Excellent video. I am about to do this job of my 03 3500 dodge and this made it look simple.
Keep up the good work
Awesome clear detailed video, part number for the inner seals?
Good video, thanks.
So you don't have to go through the whole process of diff setup as long as the shims go back in the right place?
Pretty much, on a Dana 30 axle I showed in the video the shims were pressed in between the carrier bearing and the carrier so I didn't have to worry about them falling out on this install.
Great video, seeing those outer seals go in is pretty cool, I've got the parts coming for a 2005 TJ that's my son's we are doing when it gets here. My brother was a long time mechanic in Houston, only piece he added, when it's all apart, he runs a pole through and has shop towels that he feeds to get that axle shaft cleaned out and gets the dirt out of there. The outer seals look like they'll end that issue, ha.
Jack up the front of THE CAR ???!!!???.....HOW DARE U USE THAT KINDA LANGUAGE AROUND HERE
Lol
I used 1/2” bolt rod, 2 washers and bolts to draw in the inner seals. Center it up and draw it in until tight. But I have the Dana 30 with the disconnected axle on the passenger side.
No RTV on the seal for imperfections?
You can if you want to, I opted not to and have had no leaks thus far.
It’s very refreshing to see a younger man , “kid “ doing this . Awesome!
I can’t for the life of me hammer in the new seals. I have extensions to go thru the axle with a 35mm socket that fits the seal perfectly. Any tips to get the seals in?
I would start them by hand with a small hammer to get them in square and being careful not to damage them. Then move up to a larger hammer with a seal driver or socket to hammer it in the rest of the way.
Did mine 3yrs back and they still seam to ceep.
I just took out my carrier and it looks like mine didn’t have any shims, which seems to surprise a lot of people. Did yours have any?
The shims are there but they are between the carrier and carrier bearings.
The seal driver kit can you rent that item
At most auto parts store they can be rented.
Would this procedure be the same for Dana 44? Also can you tell me where to find the torque value on these I'm not sure where to look thanks? Good Video by the way
For the most part yes
Excellent step by step video. It's good to see the whole process before I do Mine. Thanks
When you took the diff apart you said watch out for shims. Was there shims and if not, where would they be?, if one axle would have them.
On some axles the shims are between the carrier bearing and the axle housing, for this axle the bearings were pressed in between the carrier bearing and the carrier.
Freggin awesome video. Thank you
Very informative and helpful. Thanks.