Rear axle seal
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Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Rear axle seal
I've got an '87 with a d35 rear end that I need to replace the seals on by the wheels. The Haynes manual says in order to change these, you need to just undo 4 bolts and use a puller with a slide hammer to get the spindle out, then you will be able to get at the seal. Apparently, mine is not the c-clip type of axle.
The parts stores are telling me that I can't replace the seal, without replacing the bearing, which is pressed on the spindle after the seal - in turn, requiring a machine shop to do that.
Anyone got any input? Or is there an easier route? I'd like to get all the parts before I start tearing into it.
The parts stores are telling me that I can't replace the seal, without replacing the bearing, which is pressed on the spindle after the seal - in turn, requiring a machine shop to do that.
Anyone got any input? Or is there an easier route? I'd like to get all the parts before I start tearing into it.
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Ooops.. i stuck my foot in my mouth.
Non C-clip has the bearing and seal pressed onto the axleshaft itself. C-clip has the bearing and seal in the housing (i just did one).
Your gonna need a press to do this job.
Non C-clip has the bearing and seal pressed onto the axleshaft itself. C-clip has the bearing and seal in the housing (i just did one).
Your gonna need a press to do this job.
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you shouldn't have to remove the brakes to do this.... i had my Dana 44 shafts "rebuilt" (new seals and bearings) for $58 each... with yours being a Dana 35 i would suspect it to be nearly the same price +/-
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