Removing the front axle

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Dec 12, 2008 | 05:05 PM

Jsny1010

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Removing the front axle

I have to swap out my BAD rear main seal...

So i understand how to do it from just removing the oil pan but i see that you have to remove the front axle...

any advice?

Dec 12, 2008 | 05:09 PM

muddeprived

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You don't have to remove the axle but it would be nice to do that cuz it gives you a whole lot more room to work.

Dec 12, 2008 | 05:11 PM

Jsny1010

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Originally Posted by muddeprived

You don't have to remove the axle but it would be nice to do that cuz it gives you a whole lot more room to work.

I know i saw the pan comes out w/o removing it but im going to let it sit over night.. so removing the axle would make it faster I think?

Dec 12, 2008 | 05:54 PM

zjrog

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Why? Its a ton more work. Put the frame on jackstands, drop the axle as far as it will with without the wheels on it. Lots of room. I have 2 that need to be done, but they aren't "bad enough" yet.

Dec 12, 2008 | 05:57 PM

SeriousOffroad

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pull the axle? No need.
Jack it up really high and put some jackstands under the framerails. Lower it back down and let the front axle droop, pull the wheels if you need to for more clearance.

Dec 12, 2008 | 05:57 PM

BlueXJ

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It can be done in about 4 hours. No real need to drop the axle to do the job. If you have swaybar discos then let the axle hang down and you have plenty of room.

Dec 12, 2008 | 06:01 PM

Jsny1010

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Originally Posted by BlueXJ

It can be done in about 4 hours. No real need to drop the axle to do the job. If you have swaybar discos then let the axle hang down and you have plenty of room.

Wow you guys made my day, thanks I forgot about that.. gotta love jeeps!

Blue.. I was told to let it drain all the oil over night.. should it? or just get in there and get messy?

Removing the front axle

Removing the front axle

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