Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

D30 axle tube seal

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-04-2010, 07:16 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
als98xj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Newport, NC
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Default D30 axle tube seal

I'm working on my 98 XJ I've got new calipers, drilled and slotted rotors, new hub bearings and U-joints I'm ready to put this all together and my question is, Is there a seal directly behind the dust cover? I don't want to stab these axles then find there is a seal I've missed. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Old 10-04-2010, 10:19 PM
  #2  
CF Veteran
 
xjmarc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Soddy Daisy TN
Posts: 5,420
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 97
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

The seals are in the chunk right next to the carrier bearings. They can be a pita to change and you have to remove the carrier. If they don't leak be somewhat careful putting the axle shafts back in and you will be fine. They are quite forgiving.
Old 10-06-2010, 06:59 AM
  #3  
Member
Thread Starter
 
als98xj's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Newport, NC
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L
Default

Thanks for the input. She's going back together today between raindrops.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
denverXJ
Cherokee Chat
8
10-23-2018 04:36 PM
MidwestNick
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
10
02-28-2016 02:05 AM
canada_man
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
09-04-2015 11:05 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: D30 axle tube seal



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:06 PM.