Sirus789

ok so my Dana 30 front axle is leaking out of the passenger side. I was told i need to tear down the front axle and replace the inner and outer seals. I was looking on 4wd and i noticed there is a inner axle seal... wondering if this could just be the problem? and if i was going to get the front axle seals replaced could someone make a list of all the things i need.

thanks

jeepgeek2002

http://www.delta4x4club.com/TECH/JEEP/TUBESEALS.php

mark

g.mccormick

the front axle seals are inside the differential. At the outer ends, there is a "mud slinger" attached to the axle shafts. If you are leaking diff fluid, you would need to replace the inner seals. The link previously listed is a dirt seal that is used to replace the mud slinger and keep water out of the axle tubes. It is a good idea, and one I plan on doing to mine.

Sirus789

where can you get those seals?

seb713

Any local parts store should keep those on hand.

g.mccormick

You will have to remove the axle shafts and carrier to replace the seals. I'm pretty sure that if you replace the bearing caps in the same position and orientation that they were removed, you should not have to worry about re-shimming anything.

rweaver138

just make sure when you remove the shafts you dont drop the gears. i dropped mine and when i put them back in i pinch the **** out of my finger