Dodge Ram 2500-3500 Rear Axle Seal Replacement

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Recently had an axle seal go on me causing some leaking into my emergency brake. Today we addressed that in this video!
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@colleenoloughlin3970 Жыл бұрын

little tip. If you want to avoid the initial mess during disassembly I jack the side that I'm working on slightly higher than the other side so that the axle oil won't run out on the ground and make a mess.

@JerryLee.. 2 жыл бұрын

Still recovering from Covid financially and this video gives me the confidence to save me about $600. Thanks man!!!

@SEsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@billmea5593 2 жыл бұрын

No grease in the bearings?

@SEsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@billmea5593 no, they’re lubricated with gear oil

@juliusthomas5277 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe they charge 600-700 for this

@JerryLee.. 2 жыл бұрын

@@juliusthomas5277 especially now that I have done it. The majority of the time was spend cleaning the old oil and grime from the brakes.

@mdmwelding3189 2 жыл бұрын

My rear axle just started leaking great video bro give me all the information I needed

@kylehobie16 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. You might suggest they check the gear oil in the differential afterwards.

@onesicsrt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!! I appreciate it. Normally I use AllData for repair procedures if I don't already know it, but I bought my truck pre-owned and was unsure about R and R procedure for my leaking axle seal...AllData didn't go into too much detail so I figured I'd check here.

@dereklee8934 2 жыл бұрын

All bearings and hub should be cleaned, avoid spraying brake clean into bearings or hub during assembly (this will contaminate oil and could cause bearing failure). Also important to overfill the diff and jack the opposite side work has been done to allow oil to finish filling the hub. When setting preload, run the axle nut in while turning the hub to seat bearing, put a good snug on, then back the nut off until there is lash. Tighten to no lash and then approx 1/4-1/3 of a turn more tight. Spin hub a few times and ensure no lash and everything spins freely

@killerace2014 4 ай бұрын

That's horrible information. Each manufacturer is going to have specific pre load requirements

@tjdraman2616 Жыл бұрын

Actually, if you want to save the hassle of trying to pry the seal out like that, wiggle the outer bearing out then spin the nut back on 4-5 threads. Then pull the hub off gently. The inner bearing and seal will catch the nut and pop them right out for you.

@chrismusson8765 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Man. I've never done one. Video helped alot. 👍

@justinreyes4134 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video gave me the confidence I needed! thanks a lot

@SEsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Any time! Please consider subscribing!!

@genarocastanon1908 5 ай бұрын

Great video man! Definitely helped me out 👌

@scottdowney4318 2 жыл бұрын

Some people will put grease on the bearings as the axle oil will not immediately get to these bearings. Other than doing that, you should fill the axle with the gear oil, then tilt the side you fixed down to the ground, and let it sit for a few minutes at an angle, that will let the gear flow down to these bearings and get some oil on them. I suppose another way to ensure the side bearings get plenty of oil is overfill the diff, let that sit or drive a tiny bit, then set the oil level back to normal.

@bobabooie6389 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. I had the shop doing a couple years ago cost me $700 and it's leaking again. After watching your video have enough confidence I could do it myself thanks and save a ton of money

@dpasadena Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Totally helped me out

@VK9 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video. i just did mine but I had to hammer the axke back on, new seak was suoer tight

@SEsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Next time put a small amount of gear oil where the seal rides. Will help it slide on

@rdspeedfab Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I was thinking it was a huge c clip rear and I had to drain the center section to get the axle out. Glad that’s not the case.

@kylelarochelle5916 3 ай бұрын

Wait so you don't haft to pull the diff cover to remove the axles? Im looking to do the seal, bearings etc on my 07 ram 3500 SRW. If I don't haft to pull the diff cover that makes my life easier

@rdspeedfab 3 ай бұрын

@@kylelarochelle5916 nope! I thought so too. But it just unbolts

@Neverquit275 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Job Great Vid Keep it up!

@ryanhart8090 Жыл бұрын

I like to use the rear bearing to do all the work to get the axle seal out. If you hit the bearing flush you won't hurt it.

@raivovam79 Жыл бұрын

Really grate video. Thank you!!

@estebanmartinez743 2 жыл бұрын

good video it looks easy, thank you

@matthewburkhart142 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful man thanks a grip!

@SEsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Any time. Glad I could help! Consider subscribing!

@timberwrightsvs480 Жыл бұрын

We've got a 2012 RAM 2500 CTD 4x4 here that's spent entirely too much of its life in an area that gets chemically-treated during the cold months. As I was working to change the shot rear brake rotors and calipers, I discovered that the e-drum brakes are literally falling apart, so I ordered a full e-brake assembly for both sides of the truck. As these e-brake assemblies come assembled, I'll be forced to remove the axle and the (presently healthy) hub to facilitate changing the e-brake assembly. What I'd like to know is whether or not you feel like the rear hub axle seal will stay intact during the hub removal? The seals are not leaking, at present, but I'm wondering about them staying healthy during removal and replacement of the hub. If you feel that it's just as easy to replace the rear axle seals while doing this job, I may just go ahead and replace them while I'm doing this, but I don't see the sense in spending the money if it isn't necessary. Thank you and please keep up the great video work. Liked and subscribed.

@frontlinemedia4270 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great application for yamabond

@ross9128 2 жыл бұрын

All the parts should have been cleaned before reassembling the hub. Spraying brake clean into axle shaft and bearing contaminants the gear oil.

@Liveunderleaves 13 күн бұрын

Great video

@EnriqueSanchez-ej8gx Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@davidhesseltine1 2 жыл бұрын

Well done , thank you

@bobgeldof7515 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video… my seal is leaking… shop wants to charge $285 to replace it…. I think I’ll give it the old college try with a 12 pack of barley pops, a case of brake clean and a couple rolls of towels!

@manuelbetancourt8610 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video

@norbertobonilla2874 3 ай бұрын

Gracias amigo great video🙏💯💪

@bobabooie6389 Жыл бұрын

I have the black RTV silicone will that work?

@familyvlogs8020 7 ай бұрын

Do you have a part number for the seal?

@baytownkiller1 Жыл бұрын

Put link as to we're u bought the rear axle seal

@frontlinemedia4270 2 жыл бұрын

You actually should put some grease on the seal lip and take 300 grit or a scotch bright pad and clean up the shaft....looking for any grooving, etc

@taylorgarcia5246 9 ай бұрын

Exactly! Or else the new seal lip will have accelerated wear due to spinning around a rusty spindle.

@coreywhite127 3 жыл бұрын

Great video bud!

@SEsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Please consider subscribing!!

@coreywhite127 3 жыл бұрын

@@SEsGarage I just subscribed. I have a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. The seal I pulled out is different than the one the auto parts place gave me. It looks like the one you have. Is it the right one?

@SEsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@coreywhite127 the 1500 uses a different rear axle than the 2500. So they probably sold you the wrong seal

@coreywhite127 3 жыл бұрын

@@SEsGarage I’m sorry. Autocorrect is the devil. Lol... My truck is a 2500 Mega Cab. The seal I pulled out of my truck is different than the one they gave me. It looks just like the one you have in your video. Oreilly calls it a wheel seal and not an axel seal. Is that the correct one? Thank for your help in advance.

@wildmantann Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@juliusthomas5277 2 жыл бұрын

What are the torque spec on axel shaft seal? Would you recommend a small amount of lube on the new axel seal to ensure it seats properly?

@onesicsrt Жыл бұрын

Install hub bearing nut with Socket 8954 and tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) while rotating the hub (Fig. 19). Back off nut about 30° and align next hub nut key slot with axle tube key slot and install locking key NOTE: End play should be 0.025 - 0.25 mm (0.01 - 0.001 inch)

@williamp6271 3 ай бұрын

What RTV did you use?

@reloading123 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. Where do you see it leaking. I have moisture on the outside of the plate towards the diff.

@SEsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

You’ll see it mostly on the backing plate so yes, I’d say you have a leaking axle seal

@troyd.521 2 жыл бұрын

Would a 2014 2500 be the same disassembly? They changed to a 5 link in 2014 but I don’t know if the axles changed too.

@SEsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure at the very least it’s similar. Most 2500 series trucks whether it’s Ford Chevy or dodge use a similar setup

@troyd.521 2 жыл бұрын

@@SEsGarage ok. Thanks! 👍🏻 I wasn’t sure if it had a full floating axle or if I would have to take the diff cover off and remove a clip to pull the axle out.

@SEsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@troyd.521 all you should have to do is pull off your hubcap and take a look at the hub if you have your axle shaft bolted to the hub it should be damn near identical to this job

@mspeed1991 10 ай бұрын

Might be a dumb question but I'm about to do this on my 2002 - I need to refill the differential with gear oil after replacing the axle seals, right? Most of the videos I see end with putting the axle back in, but that doesn't seem like the job is "done". Thanks in advance!

@SEsGarage 10 ай бұрын

Honestly, the amount of oil you loose through an axle seal is negligible. You can absolutely check the oil level of the differential and top off as necessary

@mspeed1991 10 ай бұрын

@@SEsGarage Thanks! Mine has been leaking for a few weeks, not huge amounts but needs to get fixed. Is there a specific grease for the bearing or will standard Lowe's red heavy duty grease work?

@joshthomas7126 9 ай бұрын

Where did you find the outter axel seals? I've looked all over and am struggling to find them.

@blitzpotatoqc7870 Ай бұрын

same here, did you find it? if yes please HELPP

@daredareist 3 жыл бұрын

Would you happen to have a part number for the seal ?! Also what year is this for ?

@SEsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I do not. I purchased from advance auto, they had them in stock

@onesicsrt Жыл бұрын

AutoZone, Nation Seal, 710563

@manuelbetancourt8610 2 ай бұрын

So at the end you didn't count the turns to put the weasel in.....like you counted to take it out

@donhegarty6905 Жыл бұрын

How do I check the level in the rear end been leaking for a while about to change seal

@SEsGarage Жыл бұрын

You would pull the fill plug and you should have some oil trickling out if at the correct level

@donhegarty6905 Жыл бұрын

Okay thank you

@northernlinendistributors3228 3 жыл бұрын

do you refill the oil/lubricant into it after or at some point? The lubricant that you lost while you were disassembling the hub.

@GoonDick 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you will check your differential level and add a little bit.

@SEsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

you lose such a small amount that its not really necessary. When taking turns and driving gear oil will make its way down the axle tubes and lubricate the wheel bearings