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Old 02-09-2012, 06:45 PM
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Hi, while swapping my hubs the front axle shaft accidentally popped out a bit too far, I pushed it back in but a trickle of oil came out.

Will it re-seal? if not how bad have I F'd this up and what will I need to do?

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Old 02-09-2012, 07:04 PM
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They pull out almost everytime you do a swap. Unless it tore the seal you'll be fine, which has never happened to me.
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I have had my shafts out several times and just put them back in with no problms
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OK great, there's a bit of fluid that came out I'll keep an eye on it to see if it keeps leaking.

I read all the guides I can find and some videos with a couple different methods of getting the darn thing off. The first one popped off just fine the second I've spent the past 2 hours messing with it unsuccessfully.

Does the 3" extension method work on older xj's?
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Sorry to double post, after more research I believe I was doing the extension method incorrectly. Thanks for the help everyone.

edit: didn't see the edit button too late.

Got it off!

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