I put a XJ D44 in my Jeep over the weekend with all new bearings & seals. Within 75 miles the passenger side axle shaft seal is leaking. Amazingly its not all over the breaks, but just drips down and lets the inside of the rim throw the gear oil. I removed the retainer plate and the leak is between the shaft and the seal (not the housing and seal).
It's been a while since I put all this together but I don't remember any noticeable problems with the shaft sealing surface. I likely coated the shaft with heavy gear oil or vasoline during assembly. I used the Yukon SET10 bearing & seal kit.
I am going to take it apart probably next week after I get some other things done. I am wondering,
1. If the shaft looks good, could it have been a bum seal from Yukon? Would NAPA SKF 18731 work better?
2. If the shafts look dinged up or worn, I am considering just getting new ones such as http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-23993161-dana-44-xj-drum-rear-30-spline-shaft-kit.html.
3. Or http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetra...tl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_pDetail_productSpecs. It looks like I can get these next day rather than wait for shafts to ship from the East Coast.
4. Based on other threads, I am also considering a speedi-sleeve NAPA SKF 99187.
5. What other options should I be looking at for shafts?
Thanks!
It's been a while since I put all this together but I don't remember any noticeable problems with the shaft sealing surface. I likely coated the shaft with heavy gear oil or vasoline during assembly. I used the Yukon SET10 bearing & seal kit.
I am going to take it apart probably next week after I get some other things done. I am wondering,
1. If the shaft looks good, could it have been a bum seal from Yukon? Would NAPA SKF 18731 work better?
2. If the shafts look dinged up or worn, I am considering just getting new ones such as http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-23993161-dana-44-xj-drum-rear-30-spline-shaft-kit.html.
3. Or http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetra...tl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_pDetail_productSpecs. It looks like I can get these next day rather than wait for shafts to ship from the East Coast.
4. Based on other threads, I am also considering a speedi-sleeve NAPA SKF 99187.
5. What other options should I be looking at for shafts?
Thanks!
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