Replacing axle seal and bearings in a d35
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Replacing axle seal and bearings in a d35
One of my axle seals are shot and is leaking oil from what I am assuming play in the shaft due from my bearings being shot or what ever it may be. I kno how to remove the shafts but my question is. How hard is it to replace axle seals and bearings. Idk if a d35 has inner seals but im just going to replace the outer ones. Iv nver done this so is this something that is hard or can I do it myself, I assume I need a bearing puller? I was going to rent one from auto zone, is there anything else I need? I have all basic hand tools. Also how hard are the seals to change?
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easily. You don't need any special tools, just new gear oil to refill the differential when you're done.
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAxleSeal.htm
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...d.php?t=436503
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAxleSeal.htm
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...d.php?t=436503
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Originally Posted by dukie564
easily. You don't need any special tools, just new gear oil to refill the differential when you're done.
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAxleSeal.htm
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...d.php?t=436503
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoAxleSeal.htm
http://www.jeepsunlimited.com/forums...d.php?t=436503
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oh bearings also?
You'll need a slide hammer ideally to pull it out. I've heard it's possible with a prybar also. Also heard of people (CAREFULLY) cutting though the outer races of the old bearing most of the way with a dremel tool then using a chisel to break the last bit to help the get the old one out.
Since yours is a 98 it should be a c-clip d35 and the procedure above is correct.
You'll need a slide hammer ideally to pull it out. I've heard it's possible with a prybar also. Also heard of people (CAREFULLY) cutting though the outer races of the old bearing most of the way with a dremel tool then using a chisel to break the last bit to help the get the old one out.
Since yours is a 98 it should be a c-clip d35 and the procedure above is correct.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
oh bearings also?
You'll need a slide hammer ideally to pull it out. I've heard it's possible with a prybar also. Also heard of people (CAREFULLY) cutting though the outer races of the old bearing most of the way with a dremel tool then using a chisel to break the last bit to help the get the old one out.
Since yours is a 98 it should be a c-clip d35 and the procedure above is correct.
You'll need a slide hammer ideally to pull it out. I've heard it's possible with a prybar also. Also heard of people (CAREFULLY) cutting though the outer races of the old bearing most of the way with a dremel tool then using a chisel to break the last bit to help the get the old one out.
Since yours is a 98 it should be a c-clip d35 and the procedure above is correct.
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no, you need a slide hammer with bearing puller attachment (looks like a "T"). Just a puller isn't going to work very well at all without the shock of the hammer. It takes a LOT of force to remove these bearings (you really need to slide the hammer hard against the stop)
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heck yes, piece of cake.
I like to make a party out of it. Invite a couple mechanically minded friends over, provide pizza and beer, it'll be done in no time.
I like to make a party out of it. Invite a couple mechanically minded friends over, provide pizza and beer, it'll be done in no time.
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heck yes, piece of cake.
I like to make a party out of it. Invite a couple mechanically minded friends over, provide pizza and beer, it'll be done in no time.
I like to make a party out of it. Invite a couple mechanically minded friends over, provide pizza and beer, it'll be done in no time.
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older ones they were (non c-clip). That's not the case for yours.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
older ones they were (non c-clip). That's not the case for yours.
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Originally Posted by dukie564
it is, just a bit time consuming.