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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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My front axle is leaking fluid from the rear where the shaft meets the housing. What do I need to replace and how hard is it to replace and what is the part called?

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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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pinion seal
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Pinion bearing & seal.
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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No need to replace the bearing.
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Piece. Of cake u will need a rubber hammer flathead screwdriver. And torque. Wrench n I think it 24mm pinion. Nut socket
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 12:01 AM
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Fairly easy...
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/xj...acement-43429/
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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Thanks everyone just another reason to mess with my jeep.
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