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1985xjlaredo
October 27th, 2006, 12:57
Ok i am ready to replace the front passenger axle shaft inmy 85 laredo. what else should be replaced when I do it besides the boot and shaft?
Should I do the axle bearing abd seal do I have to? What about wheel beARING?
langer1
October 27th, 2006, 13:36
There are no replacable bearings, you have unit hubs and can only be replaced as a unit about $80 each side.
The look like this and come ready to use..
http://img.alibaba.com/photo/50543140/Wheel_Hub_Unit.jpg
1985xjlaredo
October 30th, 2006, 10:23
So there is no axle bearing or seal?
Jeepsloth
October 30th, 2006, 11:04
There is an inner seal, the unit hub is your bearing.
1985xjlaredo
October 30th, 2006, 11:12
Ok do I need to replace the inner seal when I do the axel shaft?
langer1
October 30th, 2006, 11:19
Ok do I need to replace the inner seal when I do the axel shaft?
No it's way inside and requires pulling the carrier.
1985xjlaredo
October 30th, 2006, 11:37
ok cool thx for the info guys :)
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