I haven't been able to find a thread by STG on this topic. Could someone point me to it?
How to change your front inner axle seals on a Wrangler TJ
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Was referring to this thread
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/how-to-install-gears-in-your-tj.2651/
Any tips on the inner axle seal replacement on a Dana 30 that has an Eaton Elocker already installed? It seems like I won’t be able to pull the gears all the way out because of the wire. I was planning to just rest it on my floor jack, rotating it up and out of the way. However, I haven’t been able to get the gears out at all. Tried prying as mentioned in Chris’s post but not having any luck so far.
I finished installing the seals. I didn’t apply any grease prior to installation, it was an oversight - Chris mentioned it in his write up but others I’ve seen online don’t really say anything about it. Is the purpose mainly to make it easier to press the seals in place? Later I did apply grease all around the seal after it had been installed.
I cleaned up the tubes fairly well although they weren’t that bad to start with.
Here’s my tool. 36mm impact socket with 24” and 18” extension. Note that I own another one that is also 36mm but a different brand and it did not fit.
Any thoughts on the small amount of rust here just above the seal?
I cleaned up the tubes fairly well although they weren’t that bad to start with.
Here’s my tool. 36mm impact socket with 24” and 18” extension. Note that I own another one that is also 36mm but a different brand and it did not fit.
Any thoughts on the small amount of rust here just above the seal?
I recommend this $40 seal press tool from Amazon. I think it was mentioned on another thread.
8BitPirate
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The shop rag to remove the carrier was brilliant, thanks for that idea.
Cleaning the inner shaft seats was very tricky. Any other ideas besides wire brush for the rust/crust buildup.?
Cleaning the inner shaft seats was very tricky. Any other ideas besides wire brush for the rust/crust buildup.?
So I changed mine over the weekend and now they are both leaking and worse than before! Can anyone help? I used the seal tool from amazon to seat them. I went till they were flush should i have kept going until they stopped?? The tubes were clean
8BitPirate
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@jherrell , I used a 36 MM Axle nut socket and a bunch of extensions to seat the new seals. Seating was not what I wanted to see but I don't have any leaks as of yet and 150 miles of road travel. I'd still like to clean the seating surfaces better next round. What make/model of seals did you use?
Thanks for your reply. My problem ended up being I bought the wrong seals. When I bought them I just bought seals for a Dana 30. They were mopar so i didn't question it but they were the wrong year. I put national seals in it now and it seems to be better.
8BitPirate
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I'm going to be tackling this soon. Can anyone confirm this is the right part number and the recommended brand for a Dana 30?
That's it. Stick with Spicer, if at all possible.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075RTXPMN/?tag=wranglerorg-20
What a load of.....Ordered, thanksEven got the seal installer because......tools?
BTW, read the description for the link you sent. I think they are pulling the old bait and switch. I sourced them from another seller.
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*** KIT COMPONENTS MAY BE AUTOMATICALLY SUBSTITUTED
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@Chris I know this write-up is several years old now, I thought the current forum wisdom was to NOT retrofit with external seals...