Front axle complete seal replacement
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I tried renting the installers and no luck as they seem to be specific for this seal but I didnt have the numbers I posted above when I tried so that may be more usefull tracking them down. Someone has to rent them somewhere online might be the best bet.
Here's another photo seals almost completely seated.
Here's another photo seals almost completely seated.
Last edited by Ken05; Aug 28, 2013 at 08:40 PM. Reason: Photo
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Well just about at the halfway point in completing this repair for myself, and this thread was definitely a life saver. Just have to put everything back together. Was not as bad as I was expecting it to be.
Thanks to all who have contributed some great info!
Thanks to all who have contributed some great info!
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If the seal was not set correctly will it make the brakes pulse when you push on them? I did not have this tool and installed it best I could, now my front end is pulsing under braking. And a note I have new rotors and pads on it.
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The seals have nothing to do with that.
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Tool used for the big outer seal (aaa battery next to it for size reference )I picked up off amazon for 65.00 yes the tools were exspensive but I wouldn't want to gamble with the inner axle seals.
The tool seats them perfectly and I don't have to wonder if I was at the correct depth or if they were damaged with a homemade tool ( done that plenty)
The tool seats them perfectly and I don't have to wonder if I was at the correct depth or if they were damaged with a homemade tool ( done that plenty)
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Thanks figured it would help reduce friction, this maybe cheesy but i wasn't about to pay the big money they want for the seal driver so i made a make shift from home depot $15.00 2" x 10" galvanized pipe, with end cap and a large 2" floor flange set new seal on outter axle yoke and fit perfectly into and set the seal into the hub.
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From: Mt. Shasta California
No, that would be too easy, you need to change the ones up near the differential (past the cones), unless that is just water making it's way back out. The good thing is they won't leak oil while standing still.
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Me? I didn't do it but there is a thread on how it's done..........do a search.
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Great write up! Would you still recommend greasing the bearings through the ABS hole? I was thinking about doing that on my truck just as preventative maintenance. I'm also wondering if grease could get sucked up inot my vacuum line.