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Jul 26, 2010 | 11:13 PM

#16

davida

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From: Wy & OK

Year: 83 CJ7 & '96 XJ & '97 XJ

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 258ci, 4.0 & 4.0

if you nick the raceway just you some emery paper to smooth it out (only where you need it)

Jul 27, 2010 | 07:24 AM

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2Evil4U

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From: Slaughter, LA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by flexin91xj

I looked at it closer on the link and it does look like mine. I just couldnt see the black rubber lip til I looked at the other image

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Originally Posted by 2Evil4U

Sometimes the pictures are just a stock seal photo and not the actual seal. Once you get them out, take them to a napa and they should be able to set you up. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by flexin91xj

Thats awesome! I tried using a metal hook to pull the old ones out but didnt have any luck. Theres a lip behind the seal like you said. Didnt try for very long either as its 9PM here in Denver. That link you posted is the right diameter but it doesnt look like the ones that are in there now. Is it just newer and better technology and thats why they look dif?

Also, I may or may not have read the part number correctly. That could explain the difference as well.

If the part number is too screwed up to read, you'll need three dimensions:

ID of the axle tube
OD of the seating surface on the axle where the seal rides
Thickness of the seal (how tall it is when sitting flat on a table.

From that a decent parts house can find the right seal for your application.