Gonnatradeitforbeer

I have a 1990 cherokee with what I believe to be a stock dana 30 front end. yesterday I found a bad u-joint on the right axle.So I took it all apart and pulled out the axle .Then headed up to the local rip off parts store for a new u-joint and hub! (The old hub took quite the beating to remove) got my parts home and installed the new u-joint (found my torches worked great for removing the old u-joint) I reasembled everything and torqued it all down just like the good book said to! After a quick drive last night I determined the angry sparrow was gone(thats what it sounded like!) This morning I took a run up to my favorite lake for some fishing. 200Ks there and back. When I got home I crawled underneath for a look and found oil streaked on the inside of the right front tire and oil in the axle yolk! The Haynes manual I'm going on dosent show a outer seal on the front axle. so I'm wondering if with the front end fairly high up on the jack stands and with the axle removed ,Is it possible some oil got over the inner seal and sat in the housing ?

XJ Stryker

I C you havnt gotten any help here yet. This is a great forum but our tech base is still growing.

TRY

WWW.NAXJA.ORG

This site has alot better tech base but may be a harsh on you if you dont search alot for the answer prior to starting a thread.

BlueXJ

What you are imagining as the scenario may be what occured. You could have damaged the inner seal in the axle removal & re-install. It is probably OEM which makes it 18 years old. They can become fragile with age. You may consider watching it for differential fluid loss and keep a close eye on it. If it seems to be at a stable level then your scenario is correct but if you are noticing a drop in fluid then mine is more likely.

Gonnatradeitforbeer

Thank you for the replys! XJ stryker that naxja referal was awsome. Found step by step teardown for the Dana 30! Way better than my crappy manual ! Going to round up some more parts, and tear it apart tomorrow! Thanks again..

XJ Stryker

Well if you could take some pics and start us out with a good Dana 30 Write up over here.

okcjeeper

Yep naxja has a great bit of useful info if you use the search button..but you ask something that an old timer has seen talked about you will get spanked..

ColoradoJeepXJ

Hard!!

BlueXJ

Well it could be worse over there, just try asking a question, even after an extensive search, on Pirate and you will have 3rd degree burns over half your body. Flames like a blow torch over there. Ask me how I know.

okcjeeper

Yeah I only search pirate never post that place is evil...I saw a guy ask a legit question and well I found out why he only had 1 post and never posted again infact I bet he never logged in again..I know a couple local guys who are regulars over there and they are ***** on and off the board..lol

ColoradoJeepXJ

Yeah, I have run into a few of those "Regulars" here and they seem to be most stuck-up group of people I have ever tried to talk to. I’ll look for info but I will very rarely post anymore. As a mater of fact, I just let my membership laps.

BlueXJ

Been a member there for 18 months and have 24 posts on PBB been a member here for 4 months and have over 6000 posts here. That ought to tell you something about PBB.

Gonnatradeitforbeer

Old girl is still up on the jack stands ! got the front end almost back together But figured I may as well replace the Left hub and u-joint while I'm there! Just waiting for Lordco to open up ! I phoned Napa for a price on the hub and was told $250 ,Lordco has them for me for $93 ! Took some pics will get them in here asap!

XJ Stryker

Great!!!

You sir are awesome!!!

Gonnatradeitforbeer

Ok its back together, Looks good ,feels good, Dont see no leaks. Mind you she's only been around the block ! I must thank you folks again ! Never thought I'd say this ,but that was Fun!! Think I might try my hand at welding up some home made Bumpers now !

whowey

Did he just say a hub assembly replacement was fun.....

Someone needs to slap him right quickly...