I would take it to a shop, have a few things to do that you may not want to get into
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| Author: | meh_kick [ Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:44 pm ] |
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I'm developing a leak in front of the diff at the drive shaft. I'm guessing a seal is getting worn. Diff fluid has been sprayed under the body as you can see spots along the undercarriage. After sitting for a few hours, enough fluid is pooling at the bottom of the housing, but not enough to drip to the driveway. Fluid levels are good too in the diff, right at the fill hole. What am I getting into if I want to replace that seal? Should I be worried about pulling the drive shaft or need any special tools to get in there? How many of you would pass on the repair until it gets more apparent? |
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| Author: | JJsTJ [ Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:18 pm ] |
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Can't give you details on the repair but I would do it sooner than later. If lube can get out then water can get in and that wouldn't be good. |
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| Author: | meh_kick [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:19 pm ] |
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Good call JJ. I was flipping through the service manual and saw all these Mopar specific tools... Not sure I want to dig into it only to find that I can't replace the seal. I may have to find an axle shop for this and some other work too. Anyone else with a comment? |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:43 pm ] |
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I would take it to a shop, have a few things to do that you may not want to get into
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:57 am ] |
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tommudd wrote: I would take it to a shop, have a few things to do that you may not want to get into Like what,changing the pinion seal is like a 30min job.
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:20 am ] |
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tjkj2002 wrote: tommudd wrote: I would take it to a shop, have a few things to do that you may not want to get into Like what,changing the pinion seal is like a 30min job. caught me, I was rereading what he wrote and thought why did I say that , I was thinking about ....well I don't know...drunk again I guess
yes on these easy to do, sorry Mitch! |
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| Author: | meh_kick [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:26 am ] |
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tommudd wrote: tjkj2002 wrote: tommudd wrote: I would take it to a shop, have a few things to do that you may not want to get into Like what,changing the pinion seal is like a 30min job. caught me, I was rereading what he wrote and thought why did I say that , I was thinking about ....well I don't know...drunk again I guess yes on these easy to do, sorry Mitch! And I thought Eric, Scott, and I were being lush tonight. Dang... |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:32 am ] |
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meh_kick wrote: tommudd wrote: tjkj2002 wrote: tommudd wrote: I would take it to a shop, have a few things to do that you may not want to get into Like what,changing the pinion seal is like a 30min job. caught me, I was rereading what he wrote and thought why did I say that , I was thinking about ....well I don't know...drunk again I guess yes on these easy to do, sorry Mitch! And I thought Eric, Scott, and I were being lush tonight. Dang...
HA yes not too bad , had a few gallons of ( homemade) wine and talking to the wife and typing, does not work at all,  have you read through what you have to do yet to replace, not a bad job, of course depends on if you want to do or not!
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| Author: | meh_kick [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:38 am ] |
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meh_kick wrote: ...I was flipping through the service manual and saw all these Mopar specific tools...
Yeah the work didn't look too difficult, but was put off at the technical jargon. Plus I think my PowerTrax has some worn/busted springs. I may want an axle shop to look her over. Plus I have a couple goodies on the short horizon... 
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| Author: | tommudd [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:43 am ] |
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meh_kick wrote: meh_kick wrote: ...I was flipping through the service manual and saw all these Mopar specific tools... Yeah the work didn't look too difficult, but was put off at the technical jargon. Plus I think my PowerTrax has some worn/busted springs. I may want an axle shop to look her over. Plus I have a couple goodies on the short horizon... mmmm couple of goodies, 4.10s ? front locker? OK keep me in suspense! anyone down that way any good at gear installations by the way? |
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| Author: | meh_kick [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 1:49 am ] |
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tommudd wrote: meh_kick wrote: meh_kick wrote: ...I was flipping through the service manual and saw all these Mopar specific tools... Yeah the work didn't look too difficult, but was put off at the technical jargon. Plus I think my PowerTrax has some worn/busted springs. I may want an axle shop to look her over. Plus I have a couple goodies on the short horizon... mmmm couple of goodies, 4.10s ? front locker? OK keep me in suspense! anyone down that way any good at gear installations by the way? Big Georges Off-road (Milford) did Modular's install. Jury is still out on their performance however. |
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| Author: | BeepBeepJeepJeep [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:50 am ] |
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meh_kick wrote: tommudd wrote: meh_kick wrote: meh_kick wrote: ...I was flipping through the service manual and saw all these Mopar specific tools... Yeah the work didn't look too difficult, but was put off at the technical jargon. Plus I think my PowerTrax has some worn/busted springs. I may want an axle shop to look her over. Plus I have a couple goodies on the short horizon... mmmm couple of goodies, 4.10s ? front locker? OK keep me in suspense! anyone down that way any good at gear installations by the way? Big Georges Off-road (Milford) did Modular's install. Jury is still out on their performance however. Hopefully you don't have to bribe the jury
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| Author: | Guest [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:03 pm ] |
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meh_kick wrote: And I thought Eric, Scott, and I were being lush tonight. Dang...
Just because one prods a fire with his foot after a couple beers, he's labelled a lush 
It's your Jeep being angry with you for not going to HNH. Gear installs...I CAN say don't go to Cincy Speed. Kid I know with a V6 Fireturd will tell you the same thing. |
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| Author: | meh_kick [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:15 pm ] |
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tjkj2002 wrote: tommudd wrote: I would take it to a shop, have a few things to do that you may not want to get into Like what,changing the pinion seal is like a 30min job.So then it IS just as easy as popping off the driveshaft, pulling the flange and seal, then replacing in reverse order? Should I even be concerned with checking rotation resistance? How would YOU keep the pinion from rotating while turning the pinion nut? |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:21 pm ] |
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meh_kick wrote: tjkj2002 wrote: tommudd wrote: I would take it to a shop, have a few things to do that you may not want to get into Like what,changing the pinion seal is like a 30min job.So then it IS just as easy as popping off the driveshaft, pulling the flange and seal, then replacing in reverse order? Should I even be concerned with checking rotation resistance? How would YOU keep the pinion from rotating while turning the pinion nut?  ,but yes it's as simple as removing the driveshaft(mark so it goes on the same way it came off),spinning the pinion nut off(where my impact comes in handy,no need to hold the yoke),pull the yoke,pop the seal out,install seal,put yoke back on and torque.
A large pipe wrench can be used to hold the yoke if you do not have use of a impact. |
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