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95yjman

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How do I fix this?
« on: July 16, 2008, 12:38:11 PM »
How do I fix this?
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Offline Jeffy

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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2008, 02:01:30 PM »
Looks like your outer seal is leaking.  I think the easiest way to fix it is to remove the disc and then remove the 3 bolts that hold the hub to the outer knuckle.  Then pull the shaft out.  You'll be left with half teh axle shaft as the rest will be in the housing still.  Undo the vacuum line and the plug to the disconnect and remove the cover.  Inside you should see a collar.  Remove that as well.  You'll see the other side of the axle shaft in there. On the outer side of the housing, should be a seal.  That's what's leaking.

Next buy a decent length of all thread.  It has to be long enough to pass through the housing into the disconnect area.  Use a broom handle or pipe to knock out the seal.  Use the all thread with a nut and a few washers. The washers need to be big enough to not les the seal pass through.  You pass the all-thread through the seal, then put the big washer probably followed by a few smaller one and then the nut.  Pull the rod and seat the seal.
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2008, 03:31:58 PM »
isn't this the drivers side.. aka the none disconnect side... but mis as well do both sides while you are at it
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2008, 05:46:54 PM »
Quote from: chardrc on July 16, 2008, 03:31:58 PM
isn't this the drivers side.. aka the none disconnect side... but mis as well do both sides while you are at it

Actually is it.  So get a longer all thread...  The carrier has to come out as well though.
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2008, 06:10:52 PM »
I just did mine last weekend, Its easiest to do both, as you will have everything apart anyways.

Its a 36MM socket to get the hub nut off, and it might be just the right size to be able to push your old seals out, and new seals in. I used a combination of the socket, and a custom sized washer (took the minigrinder to a large washer).

I would probably start soaking the 3 bolts on the back side holding the hub on with PB Blast before you start, they arent impossible to take off, but PB blast should make it a little easier.


A writeup also:
Go to - http://www.madxj.com
         ->Technical
                -> Axles
                        ->  Front Axle Seals and Upgrading to 297-X U-Joints (dont worry about the 297-X U-joints)
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2008, 06:12:02 PM »
sorry for the double post.

If you need the part # from the dealership, let me know, because I had a hard time trying to find any dealership, or parts store that knew what I was talking about.
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95yjman

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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2008, 07:41:51 PM »
Thanks guys for all your help! I'm guessin the tie rod will have to be moved outta the way in order to get the carrier out. Am I going to have to go get an anlinment after all this then?
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2008, 07:52:45 PM »
Quote from: 95yjman on July 16, 2008, 07:41:51 PM
Thanks guys for all your help! I'm guessin the tie rod will have to be moved outta the way in order to get the carrier out. Am I going to have to go get an anlinment after all this then?

No, if you just detach it at the knuckles it will still be aligned when you put it b ack together
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2008, 07:58:23 PM »
Cool, I'll give her a try this weekend.
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95yjman

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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2008, 02:39:09 AM »
Just curious, what do I torque everything to? As far as the axle nut, hub bolts and bearing caps?  Am I forgeting anything?
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2008, 05:04:14 AM »
Quote from: 95yjman on August 03, 2008, 02:39:09 AM
Just curious, what do I torque everything to? As far as the axle nut, hub bolts and bearing caps?  Am I forgeting anything?

Go here and download an FSM.  I know they say XJ, but I know that the 94 is for both xj and yj
http://www.greatlakesxj.com/tech.html
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95yjman

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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2008, 04:27:07 PM »
I went and pounded out the seal but didn't think to look what side faces out towards the tire and what side faces towards the carrier.  Anybody know?
Would these help any
Side 1

side 2
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2008, 05:47:03 PM »
There is only one way for it to go in (easily).  The lip goes on the outside.  It should not be able to go in the other way.
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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2008, 07:31:58 PM »
pic #2 goes to the out side....  the extra lip helps the axle shaft center as u install the shaft....


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Re: How do I fix this?
« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2008, 11:15:48 AM »
Thanks for all the help everybody, I got it all put back togather and the best part is, everything works!  :lol:
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