Installing new frt axle seals--what else needs checking?

my2monkeys

NAXJA Member

Location

Mission Viejo, CA

• Jul 11, 2012

• #1

Got these from Morris 4x4 on 4th of July sale for $6.00 Free Shipping.

Can anyone tell me how to check the carrier bearings while the unit is out?


89 d-30 selectrac 416,000mi on assembly:wierd:

 

magimerlin

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Location

Flatonia, Tx

• Jul 11, 2012

• #2

Only thing you can check on the bearings when the carrier is out is check for any odd wear marks, pits on the rollers, dead spots when you turn the bearing with a little pressure on it. Don't forget to inspect the race as well. If they have never been replaced at that many miles I think while out I would replace them. Might as well do the pinion bearings to.

 

Talyn

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Location

Radford, Communistwealth of Virginia

• Jul 11, 2012

• #3

Don't get the races and bearings mixed up. Might be ok to do on new bearings, but not on work in bearings.

 

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sjx40250

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Location

Alexandria VA

• Jul 11, 2012

• #4

Full set replacement only! If you don't, count on going back in soon!

I did a full bearing/seal replacement on my 98 d30. Cost about $90 for the kit. Needed help from a Jeep mechanic to remove and press the carrier bearings on. Pay close attention to the parts sequence and position when replacing the pinion bearings.

Have a big hammer handy, 5Lb should do it to remove the races in the axle housing.

 

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Tacedaddy

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Location

Shenandoah valley

• Jul 12, 2012

• #5

you dont need to do the carrier bearings if they arent worn, i've done seals in three D30's now and non of them needed bearings. 1 was a 94 with 230K

 

Talyn

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Location

Radford, Communistwealth of Virginia

• Jul 12, 2012

• #6

What are your plans for actually installing the seals?

 

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sjx40250

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Location

Alexandria VA

• Jul 12, 2012

• #7

Long and several socket extensions with the right size socket?

 

Talyn

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Location

Radford, Communistwealth of Virginia

• Jul 12, 2012

• #8

That should work.

 

NW99XJ

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Location

Gresham, Or.

• Jul 12, 2012

• #9

sjx40250 said:

Long and several socket extensions with the right size socket?

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That worked for me, Check my build thread for all the pics and details as to how my install went, and how I did it. (some good tips and tricks in there as well) .....I also have a write up and a video in there about my unit bearings, what a bad one sounds/looks like, compared to a brand new one.