Replacing Front Axle U-Joints
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Quick question! About two years ago I replaced my upper and lower ball joints, At that time I replace my dust seal. I assume that the seal is still good. My question is do you recommend replacing the dust seal or can I get by using the that is already in there?
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Quick question! About two years ago I replaced my upper and lower ball joints, At that time I replace my dust seal. I assume that the seal is still good. My question is do you recommend replacing the dust seal or can I get by using the that is already in there?
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It really depends on how it comes out. That seal if it leaks
will make you hubs not work. If your careful and don't
bugger it up then you hight be able to reuse it and I know
that they are not cheap. Just be ready to replace if it gets a nick.
For people that have not seen or done this you use the OTC 6697
seal driver to set the seal on the shaft out of the truck then you use it
to push the seal and axel into the knuckle The tool helps to locate it at
the right depth. BTW it a heavy SOB. Even the aluminum one with the steel
cap is heavy. But then again your going to be whacking on it with a heavy
hammer. If you want I can look up the 03 & 06 shop instructions and post the
PDF for you. Just ask.
Sean
will make you hubs not work. If your careful and don't
bugger it up then you hight be able to reuse it and I know
that they are not cheap. Just be ready to replace if it gets a nick.
For people that have not seen or done this you use the OTC 6697
seal driver to set the seal on the shaft out of the truck then you use it
to push the seal and axel into the knuckle The tool helps to locate it at
the right depth. BTW it a heavy SOB. Even the aluminum one with the steel
cap is heavy. But then again your going to be whacking on it with a heavy
hammer. If you want I can look up the 03 & 06 shop instructions and post the
PDF for you. Just ask.
Sean
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It really depends on how it comes out. That seal if it leaks
will make you hubs not work. If your careful and don't
bugger it up then you hight be able to reuse it and I know
that they are not cheap. Just be ready to replace if it gets a nick.
For people that have not seen or done this you use the OTC 6697
seal driver to set the seal on the shaft out of the truck then you use it
to push the seal and axel into the knuckle The tool helps to locate it at
the right depth. BTW it a heavy SOB. Even the aluminum one with the steel
cap is heavy. But then again your going to be whacking on it with a heavy
hammer. If you want I can look up the 03 & 06 shop instructions and post the
PDF for you. Just ask.
Sean
will make you hubs not work. If your careful and don't
bugger it up then you hight be able to reuse it and I know
that they are not cheap. Just be ready to replace if it gets a nick.
For people that have not seen or done this you use the OTC 6697
seal driver to set the seal on the shaft out of the truck then you use it
to push the seal and axel into the knuckle The tool helps to locate it at
the right depth. BTW it a heavy SOB. Even the aluminum one with the steel
cap is heavy. But then again your going to be whacking on it with a heavy
hammer. If you want I can look up the 03 & 06 shop instructions and post the
PDF for you. Just ask.
Sean
If it still looks good I would not replace it.
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I have my Axle and Ujoints removed from my truck. Now I am at the point were I need to remove the old ujoints. I dont have a press. Do you have any suggestions on how to remove the old ones without a press?
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A big vise might work.
Some auto parts stores loan out tools.
This is about the cheapest for a ball joint press kit.
Ball Joint Service Kit for 2WD and 4WD Vehicles
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Some auto parts stores loan out tools.
This is about the cheapest for a ball joint press kit.
Ball Joint Service Kit for 2WD and 4WD Vehicles
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