I have a 2001 and this is what they gave me:




From what I've seen in the write-ups, the bottom seal is different. Both of my seals are identical. Hmm....did they change the design for my year?

 

That is the correct one,what does the write ups say about the seal halfs being different?

 

Thanks.

The write-ups don't say anything but from the pictures in them they used a different seal on the bearing cap. The seal is the same as mine, but has extensions on the ends.


http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearMain.htm


Pictures on some websites that sell the seal show two different seals too.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/52449_0677.htm

THis is what I always see:

 

I never try to out guess the auto makers and parts suppliers,I always pull the part and have them match them,mine has the exstensions as well,in 2001 they changed it.

 

Can you confirm the change in 2001? I mean is there info somewhere stating why they did or when?

 

i spoke with the local service tech for jeep and he said he did not know why,but they cahnged there design and that the double lip was not used on the 2001,in 2000 is when you get either or but 2001 the bearing cap was changed.

 

Awesome, thanks.