I've read quite a few threads on replacing the seal, so I know "how", but don't "which."

I have a 2001 4WD Cherokee Sport. Does it have a Dana 30? I don't even know what that means, honestly. The local auto store has the following listed for my truck:

National Oil Seal P/N 710461 Front Axle; Outer; Spicer 30-AF 7.125" R.G
National Oil Seal P/N 710480 Rear Axle; Outer; Chrysler 8.25" R.G

I'm only replacing the front diff's seal, but I've read there are two choices. Even though one of the part descriptions I listed says, "Rear Axle," I just wanna make sure this is not the one I need. Store descriptions have been wrong before.

So the questions are:
1) Will one of these likely be the right one for my Jeep?
2) What's a Dana 30 and how do I know if that's what I have?
3) What is the Jeep/Chrysler OEM P/N?

Thanks

 

yes you have Dana 30 front end,the OEM/PN thats the origanal factory part numbers

 

You have a Dana 30 front axle and either a Dana 35 or Chrysler 8.28 rear axle.

 

This will explain a lot. >-> Helpful Links!!!
Dan

 

National Oil Seal P/N 710461 Front Axle; Outer; Spicer 30-AF 7.125" R.G
National Oil Seal P/N 710480 Rear Axle; Outer; Chrysler 8.25" R.G


You answered your own question. You said you're only replacing the front seal. You listed 2 seals, one for the front and one for the rear. lol You need the first seal you posted. All xj's have a D30 front axle from the factory (just for future reference).

 

I knew the definition. I wanted to know what part number Jeep/Chrsyler assigned to the seal they installed at the factory. Thanks though.

Thanks to everyone else too.

 

i just replaced mine and when i went to get mine at the parts store. they said the axle shaft seal is the one i had to have. i had to look it up in there book for the right one. it ended up being part #15788 made by skf. www.skf.com is there sight hope this helps you. and it cost me 10.00. napa also stocks this brand

 

I picked up the first one on my list from Advance Auto of $7 (-20% with an online coupon), but if it turns out not to workout, I'll go to Napa and get the one you bought.

 

a member on here did a write up on it. heres the link

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/xj...acement-43429/

 

yea i spent an hour at pepboys looking thrue there books cause there puter was wrong and the guy behind the counter didnt know anything about jeeps or any vechical at that

 

nice write up but he didnt list any part numbers or where he got them from that would of been nice