I filmed myself changing the rear axle seal and bearing on my 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ. I hope it helps you do it yourself.
I filmed myself changing the rear axle seal and bearing on my 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ. I hope it helps you do it yourself.
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Good dyi now to show my son how to work on his jeep and fix is axle “was mind give to him”
Exactly the same issues with my 04 TJ! Did you find out anything from your mechanic?
if anyone can help… i get a random clunk in the right rear… a feeling of movment when turning left… plus after a long drive i get a awful grinding noise in first…. but disappears after a 3-4 hours… then no grind…. is going to a mechanic but if anyone has any ideas would really appreciate it.
Yes, it never seemed unsafe. 5lb slide hammer vs 3,200lb Jeep with the front wheels on the ground and blocked.
Great video and instructions! Did you use just jack stands while the vehicle was raised? I’m always concerned when working around raised vehicles. Especially if I need to use a slide hammer.
Hour and a half ish. If I wasn’t filming maybe an hour. Potential delays include brake drum hanging up, bearing not wanting to come out or spider gears falling out because you rotate the axle after taking the pin out. Do it sober, time yourself and let us know.
Great video!! About long did it take you to do this job?
my thoughts exactly GONZOSIERRA1……! thanks so much CARSSUCK, for posting this… gotta go do the seal on my girlfriends ’03 v6 mustang. might as well change the bearing too, while i’m in there…. thank you!
OMG I am a mechanical ignorant but you explaned this project so clearly, even I think I can do this. Thanks!
I don’t know. It is either like this or there are four bolts holding the axle in at the outside of the axle housing and no clip inside. If you take the wheel and brake drum/rotor off and the axle wheel flange has a hole in it for accessing the four bolts, then it is the different process. I’d suggest you keep googling.
Great video very descriptive…..is the procedure the same on 2004 z71 Tahoe?
i will show this to a freind with his seals
American Racing 15″, but I don’t think they make that model anymore. They came with the Jeep when I bought it used. I like them too. The spokes are painted (or coated) gray and the outside ring is machined then I imagine the whole wheel is clear coated. I wish I could find one more. The spare is on an original steel wheel.
Awesome video! What kind of wheels are those? Look great!
Yes, 35. I have not done a re-gear although I probably should. 3.73s with 35″ tires. Definitely film your project and share.
No and no. You will have to remove four bolts holding the retaining plate. There will be no clip on the inside. You will cut the old bearing off with a ziz wheel and have to press the new one on.
Great video. Is this a Dana 44 axle? Or is the procedure the same?
Compared to your toy boxes this should be cake. Jeep On!
Nice video. Just ate supper, watched your training and headed down to replace both of mine downstairs. Good commentary.
thanks for the knowledge
No. You are either going to have clips in the center like this video shows or four bolts each on the outside that hold the axles in. In either case, the spool stays in the differential housing.
would i have to take off my locker out to swap axles
OK, then I’d check the vent first. If it is plugged, pressure could push the seal out when everything heats up. After that I still like my swap the axles idea.
yes im sure i checked my dip stick on my dif and it barely marks about an inch with fluid
Wow, yeah something is going on. I’d swap axles side to side and see if the problem moves with the axle or stays with the housing side. I’d also pull the vent hose off and blow in it to make sure it is not plugged. Are you sure it is the axle seal leaking? I did all of this work and it was actually my brake cylinder leaking. I have another video showing that swap.
i have a stock D44 on my 97 TJ and this is the 3rd time it leaks from the right tire? would could be the cause of this? Every time they have replaced the bearing and seal but a few months down the road it starts to leak again. Do you think the axle shaft can be bent or the axle tube and if so how can i check to see if it is bent? tired of paying others to not to the job right since its not their vehicle. if you can please help id appreciate it.