Pinion seal replacement Jeep Wrangler: Short cut method

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This is the short cut method to replace a pinion seal on a 1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ. The rear axle is a Dana 35. This 'short cut' method does not replace the crush sleeve and I use the same pinion nut. The repair manual recommends replacing the pinion nut and going through the torquing process. Reusing the pinion nut in this process is done by many backyard mechanics, but you have to weigh the risk and reward of using a 'short cut' method. Good luck. Please comment below. I am not a certified mechanic, just a hobbyist hoping to help others out with my videos. This video in particular was a huge pain to edit for some reason. Video editing software was giving me issues. hahaha, but got it figured out, so... enjoy!!
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@mattauberle2597 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks solid. Just followed your tips for the seal on my XJ. Done w/ no problems and no surprises.

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+Jeep Guide Cool! Thx for watching!

@DannerPlace 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you posting this. My 2001 TJ needs this service at this time.

@High5enWhiteguy 2 жыл бұрын

I changed my pinion seal today. Everything went smoothly thanks to your video. Muchos thank you!

@RobertPWills 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative with no fluff- outstanding video!

@codystanberry6235 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this is great video, ! No bs and extra talking, just straight to the point and extremely detailed. ! Very well done ! I'll be finished with mine by the night. I was worried when I took my yoke off with the play in the pinion, till I see yours had the same till it was put back together

@914934 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos have helped us a lot. Thank you. We are currently stuck with the yoke not wanting to budge while changing out the front pinion seal. Everything has gone fairly easy except our pinion nut wouldn’t budge and now the yoke won’t budge. Ahhhh!!!

@iangaria2935 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate this so much just did an oil change on my 97 Tj and noticed this but in the front on my d30. Probably will do both front and rear d35 seals in the next few days. Thanks for helping me save some money rather than pay a shop to do it.

@VbHighlights 4 жыл бұрын

Just completed the job on my 97 tj and it worked perfectly. Thanks!

@skingripzhg7548 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great tutorial ! Plain english, explanations when needed, and step by step. Will probably be doing mine soon, no leaks, but 170k miles, and now have the knowledge and confidence to do it myself. Thank you.

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+SKINGRIPZ HG Great! Glad it helped ya out!

@devinscott447 6 жыл бұрын

by far my favorite jeep channel

@JeepSolid 6 жыл бұрын

Great. Thank you! More epic content coming soon....

@alexander.chance 8 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR DETAILED VIDEOS!!! I DID EVERYTHING JUST LIKE YOU SAID AND SAVED HUNDREDS PLUS I KNOW WHAT FLUIDS ARE GOING IN!!! TYTYTY:):) GOD BLESS U AND UR FAMILY

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+Alexander Chance Thanks Alexander. Glad it helped you out!

@dbucha4 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. This is exactly what I was looking for. I noticed I have a leak around the pinion seal on my 02 TJ. I have no idea what I’m doing until I watch some videos. So thanks for the info.

@rowlinstoned3715 5 жыл бұрын

I've got to change my opinion seal soon as I get it. Thanks for the well made video. I like to do all my own work as long as it's not something that's more "art" than science. 😉

@dustincmills 4 жыл бұрын

Clear video, clear instructions, good tips... thanks

@chrish7927 3 жыл бұрын

In the middle of this job on my 96 ZJ. My drive shaft was very difficult to get free from the yoke. I had to use PB Blaster, tap it a few times with a dead blow hammer and then pry on it with a screwdriver from the backside. Thought I broke my screwdriver but it was the driveshaft coming off the yoke. The seal on mine came out a lot easier than it did here. Very little damage. Someone has replaced this seal prior to me. With the amount of force In had to apply to get the nut loose it was much easier with the rear wheels locked in place.

@lexlayabout5757 2 жыл бұрын

To get the yoke off the shaft use a puller.

@d.jjimbo2618 9 жыл бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO!!! Very well spoken!

@aldee3018 5 жыл бұрын

i got an 06 4wd jeep commander with the hemi and i was under it over the weekend and noticed the wet area under the truck and i see i'm gonna have to do the same thing but thanks for showing how easy it will be to do.

@Olivermanaged 11 ай бұрын

Im tackling this asap. Thanks very informative and to the pointv

@camster318 Жыл бұрын

Great easily explained repair. THANK YOU

@wegngis 9 жыл бұрын

Nice video, very clear.

@dougharlow6037 8 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on when to know when to replace and how to replace the posi plate assembly on 1991 YJ jeep Diana 35

@rudybishop9089 8 жыл бұрын

solid video

@Exocartonic 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid gonna have to do this soon got a small leak on my xj's dana 30 front axle would this also apply to a rear axle main seal?

@3hdninja 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the solid info.

@carlodamian3004 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time

@briannickels7376 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I had some issues driving the new seal in. It would not go in straight. So I ended up taking a small piece of a 2x4 and used a hole saw to cut out a hole to slip over the pinion shaft. I could then tap the seal in with a hammer and it went in straight.

@butchs2337 2 жыл бұрын

i believe you can use a large socket also to do that also

@Offroader451-rm5jz 5 ай бұрын

Darn good idea!

@BourneAccident 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful video.

@JoeVizethum 3 жыл бұрын

good and helpful video ! I did it exactly the same way and - after installing the seal - did screw on the pinion nut very easily without applying any torque, just counting down the threads and accordingly to the marks on the pinion, nut and the differential housing. Have seen folks using a lot of torque to screw down the nut - so guess this is totally wrong and will damage your bearing easily - your thoughts ?

@HeCute_ 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@The912brian24 8 жыл бұрын

Straight saved me some $$$$$! Thanks for the video!

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Wadkins Cool! Thanks for watching Brian.

@The912brian24 8 жыл бұрын

I was worried when I saw it leaking! Knowing how much car repair is these days!! Pinion seal $15, gear oil $20, RTV $6!!! Shop wanted $335!!!

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Wadkins $41 and done! Nice!

@itsjojo4 9 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you!

@AndrewBrowner 6 жыл бұрын

option 2 for reassembly - torque pinion to 180 ft lbs, check preload if you have a inch torque wrench it should be between 20 - 40 INCH pounds to rotate the pinion the factory spec on the pinion nut is 180-200 ft lb but the 20-40 inch pounds of rotational torque is what takes precedent... if your like me torque it up until it feels right how the crush sleeve and shims/bearings are sitting is more important than the nut lining back up or the torque wrench clicking pro tip, take a pieve of lumber 2x6 preferably and us a hole saw or large twist drill to bore out a hole for the pinion shaft than use the lumber as a cushion between the hammer and seal, must be something wrong if this jeep is on atleast its 3rd pinion seal

@jerrywhalen2100 3 жыл бұрын

Without using a torque wrench I wonder how soon his pinions started leaking again

@AndrewBrowner 3 жыл бұрын

@@jerrywhalen2100 the seal couldnt care less if the pinion is out of torque slightly, itd have to be either loose enough to move around or right enough to melt the bearing for the seal to notice, its riding on the same surface regarless of how tight the nut isnt tightening onto the seal its just tightening the bearings together sanding the pinion or just replacing it while doing a regear would be the solution if it keeps eating seals

@carslover3509 8 жыл бұрын

great work

@dandoyle4814 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good work👍🏼

@brandonthompson5293 8 жыл бұрын

I'm needing to replace the pinion seal on my front differential. Would the process be the same as the rear?

@1960tpk 4 жыл бұрын

Good job.i always wondered what a wood chisel was used for.

@lexlayabout5757 2 жыл бұрын

I always wndered what screwdrivers were for too.

@MrSlickmonster6973 6 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy...

@JeepSolid 6 жыл бұрын

This pinion seal shortcut method is fairly easy.

@garagedoorstar1072 4 жыл бұрын

Question: My strap's bolts broke so I change it with the U bolts style along with the yoke and the pinion seal. I installed the seal and it was leaking bad, replaced another one and it still does. It looks like it leaks from the inside, any ideas what I did wrong?

@kurthoellrich9722 3 жыл бұрын

I replaced my seal but the leak returned. I noted a wear grove on my yoke form the old seal. If I replace the yoke and the seal next time, can I use the same technique? I have an AMC 20 and want to avoid having to pull the axles and ring gear to check the pinion rotation torque when I install the new yoke.

@jonv92 3 жыл бұрын

My rear end didn’t have a yoke on it when I got it. Can I just torque to factory specs (180?) I don’t have the tools to check the rolling resistance of the tires..

@1234randrobber 7 жыл бұрын

Should look for wear groove in your pinion. If you don't add a wear sleeve it will tear up your seal. Ive actually used emery cloth on a few that I didn't have a wear sleeve for.

@joefresso 6 жыл бұрын

Is this the same for the front diff yoke seal?

@fredmassoni672 2 жыл бұрын

WOw I really messed up today, I changed the yoke because there was a broken bolt. well all the fluid came out so i had a bright idea to roll the jeep forward and clean the floor. I rolled out of the garage the pinion fell into the rearend and locked up while rolling down the driveway. Now how could i get the pinion back out and reinstall the yoke. please help me.

@The88katana600 8 жыл бұрын

need to do the same on my jeep

@rick850angler6 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man nice vid I have a 01 tj is this the same deal thanks 💯🇺🇸🦅👍

@yourangerfuelsme Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tina! This helped a ton. You sound like Dan Mintz. lol

@JeepSolid Жыл бұрын

No. Dan Mints sounds like me. 😜

@kriss21488 5 жыл бұрын

Having a lot of trouble getting the nut off of my pinion. Any suggestions?

@xavfranczyk 8 жыл бұрын

About to do the job next weekend, so thank you for this! If you left the tires on the ground would it lock up the differential so you don't need to use a pipe wrench on that driveshaft mount to get the pinion nut loose?

@lexlayabout5757 2 жыл бұрын

The resistance holding the yoke would be very spongy.

@jkmoneygone172 3 жыл бұрын

Is doing the front the same? I have a 2015 Jeep rubicon

@dg98adams 4 жыл бұрын

a bit of RTV to the splines on the backside of the yoke will keep diff fluid from wicking past. but good video.

@RollerCam 6 жыл бұрын

Pinion seals wear out much quicker when the metal surface they contact is rough and/or grooved. I always make sure that the surface is as smooth as glass before reinstallation. Now, if you actually LIKE replacing pinion seals, then just leave it rough and corroded. :)

@JeepSolid 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Rough surfaces will tear up seals quick. This one is still doing great after 3 years :)

@porterdor39 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@chrisrittenberry556 3 жыл бұрын

im guessing that the U-joint at the transfer case went out shortly after this video. You can see it move at the end of the video

@marshallwatkins8795 2 жыл бұрын

What if you’re changing rout yoke due to a broken tab?

@maxmccormack6545 3 жыл бұрын

I you can’t pull the drive shaft off it’s balanced separately

@adrianpoenar3849 2 жыл бұрын

Is this pinion seal the same with the pinion seal of dana 30?

@larryschuler6310 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the same process for the front?

@NathanaelPittman 4 жыл бұрын

What if the driveshaft shop just told you to take the yolk off and bring it in to let them inspect it and did not mention anything about marking the yoke, shaft, and nut alignment or counting the exposed threads on the pinion shaft before removal? When you got home you just looked up the torque specs and cranked the nut back on to 200ft/lbs as indicated. Then you drove 200 miles the next day and noticed a bad pinion seal leak? How do you find out how tight to crank down the nut on the pinion shaft after you replace the seal? Thank you.

@NoWr2Run 4 жыл бұрын

Why did you have to take your yoke to a driveshaft shop for inspection ?

@andrewmounce8260 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I blew a seal in my 04 rubi

@JoiRideProductions 4 жыл бұрын

What would stop the pinion nut from backing off? Need locktite on those!

@NoWr2Run 4 жыл бұрын

The 180 to 200 + foot pounds will keep it on there, if you want you can put some blue Loctite on it ?

@bepic_gamer5456 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the front or back of the car?

@michaelbennett9296 8 жыл бұрын

That one dislike is your daughter... She's probably wondering why there is rust on her nails!

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Bennett Ah Ha! I knew it! Thanks for the tip Michael. She's not going to get away with that. Next video 'cleaning battery terminals with a hair brush' lol

@julianocampo520 4 жыл бұрын

Stuck at the nut with mine and won’t budge at all.. if my tires are on the ground do I still need something to hold the yoke??

@NoWr2Run 4 жыл бұрын

@Strikerage 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 2009 JK. Is this the same process with the front seal? Mine is leaking pretty bad. Also, my "mall crawler" is lifted with 5.13 gears, but I don't know anything about the Dana size stuff. I just bought a universal seal, but I don't know if I need a different size based on my upgrades, or if it's one sized fits all. Hope you respond, thanks!

@JeepSolid 7 жыл бұрын

+Strikerage Hey man, thanks for watching. Yeah, the process is very similar for the front as well. Not sure on the seal for your upgrades. You have a set of calipers?

@Strikerage 7 жыл бұрын

JeepSolid That I do not. But I believe the seal is the same for all sizes. Been doing allot of research since that post. 👍

@Jimmyyeehaw 8 жыл бұрын

Hey great video! What's the part number for that seal?

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+Jim Dunn I think I list the part number in the video. It should be there. Thanks for watching.

@Ricky039 8 жыл бұрын

would a bad pinion seal cause any squeaking sound ? I replaced the diff cover seal and I guess that made the pinion seal leak gut not sure about a I guess not a squeak but a crank or clank noise while driving...

@The88katana600 8 жыл бұрын

make sure fluid is topped off in the rear end

@Ricky039 8 жыл бұрын

all done, shortcut worked great 👍👍

@joebartoszek1835 6 жыл бұрын

Wait, wait. You had a torque wrench and still counted the treads?? I get the whole backyard mechanic thing but YOU HAD THE RIGHT TOOL.

@JeepSolid 6 жыл бұрын

+Joe Bartoszek Yep. Short cut method.

@jimmyschmidt14 5 жыл бұрын

No. He would still have had to check the rotational torque with a dial type inch pound tq wrench. There is no lbs ft. It goes off rotational torque. The yoke torque value could be anywhere from 180-500 lbsft. This is the sneaky Pete method.

@kenchevalier8415 7 жыл бұрын

Do you have to jack it up and put on Stands for or can you just change it

@JeepSolid 7 жыл бұрын

+Ken Chevalier You can just change it.

@shitoniraq 8 жыл бұрын

Dear jeep solid guy, Um, why the RTV? And is it OK to use a metal hammer and the metal seal? Also, is there a torque spec for the pinion bolt?

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

A little RTV there doesn't hurt anything, and it's just a little extra protection against leaks. Metal hammer worked fine, can use a block of wood if you like, or a seal driver (which is also metal). This is the 'short cut' method. There is a way to 'torque' the pinion nut but it is much more involved. Thanks for watching!

@eliassalazar4350 6 жыл бұрын

It's a carpenter's hammer& wood shizel

@mikeroper3908 8 жыл бұрын

Looks like ujoint at transfer case is shot vibration likely the cause of your seal

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Roper Good eye Mike! Here ya go ;) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hpqKaq5lx7bKgoE.html

@PabstBoys 9 жыл бұрын

@6:53 You grab the drive shaft, and you can see that your U-joint is punched.

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

Yep. Good eye. Made this video right after the pinion :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLZhdK571p3Hd5c.html

@AudioFreqx 3 жыл бұрын

Bigtime and yes good eye.

@israelgonzalez8894 4 жыл бұрын

Man I just did this to my 2000 wrangler tj now Im having vibration at 60m

@bigmike7205 4 жыл бұрын

Israel gonzalez don't go over 55 mph. Problem solved. You're welcome

@lexlayabout5757 2 жыл бұрын

So what was the short cut? Have I missed something?

@limleoktong9449 4 жыл бұрын

jeep solid my Jeep is the same problem, but I'm from Asia so can ask for the pinion seal size please

@chrish7927 3 жыл бұрын

It's a National 714675 Differential Pinion Seal. National should have the exact specs on their website.

@limleoktong9449 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrish7927 ok thanks

@Clintwoodz 9 жыл бұрын

Is it easy enough to take out pinion nut without impact gun?

@JeepSolid 9 жыл бұрын

SexyToshi yep! actually comes off easy.

@EarthtonesCymbals 5 жыл бұрын

Not on mine. It is not budging...even with an impact. I had to walk away for now and determine a more aggressive approach, I guess. I watched how easy his was and wished mine was that easy?!

@AudioFreqx 3 жыл бұрын

@@EarthtonesCymbals PB blaster

@valenjtine 9 жыл бұрын

Will this procedure work on my dana 30 with a crush sleeve? Great video! Thanks.

@Exocartonic 8 жыл бұрын

I've heard you need to replace the nut but I noticed you did not do you mind if I ask why?

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+Exocartonic You're right. This is the quick and easy method used by a lot of enthusiasts. Kind of a 'short cut'. The manual suggests replacing the pinion nut, but in this case you have to go through the torquing procedure which makes it more complicated. You can't just count the threads. So, I guess it depends on what you're comfortable with. If you end up with play in the pinion, you can destroy it. I personally have had no issues with the pinion since this job a year and a half ago. Hope that helps.

@Exocartonic 8 жыл бұрын

+JeepSolid thanks for the video and answers I just replaced my pinion seal on my xj's dana 30 your video helped a ton.

@truesandiegan1839 8 жыл бұрын

I was told I have to replace the crush sleeve before putting it all back together, is that true?

@donhackett9983 8 жыл бұрын

+True SanDiegan That is my question too.

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+Don Hackett If just replacing the pinion seal as I show in this video, there is no need to touch the crush sleeve.

@JeepSolid 8 жыл бұрын

+True SanDiegan If just replacing the pinion seal as I show in this video, there is no need to touch the crush sleeve.

@donhackett9983 8 жыл бұрын

+JeepSolid 10-4 thanks. I have to replace the yoke... and the seal.

@mikebair8464 6 жыл бұрын

Did anyone else see that front u joint at the end of the video. I think that needs to be replaced!!

@JeepSolid 6 жыл бұрын

Haha! Excellent Eye Mike!! Here ya go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLZhdK571p3Hd5c.html

@ratoncolorado7227 6 жыл бұрын

so the yoke just came right off without a puller?

@JeepSolid 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Didn't have to use a puller.

@chrish7927 3 жыл бұрын

I had to tap on mine from behind with a dead blow hammer while pulling on it.

@cobypulis4247 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man just words of advice! Don’t put any kind of sealant on the surface of the seal as this damages the sealing capability. The red stuff on the seal is the sealant guys....

@cobypulis4247 2 жыл бұрын

Just clean the sealing surface really well with a piece of scotch brite and lightly lubricate with the diff oil.

@connorg4916 7 жыл бұрын

nice video

@JeepSolid 7 жыл бұрын

Thx!

@-_-John-_- Жыл бұрын

✅️

@chicagorc3967 11 ай бұрын

why did you skip the part of you " cleaning the pinion nut"?

@PMGaming101 5 жыл бұрын

wow miss a big step in this bro ! good luck

@JeepSolid 5 жыл бұрын

Humm... what's that?

@AiBilly 5 жыл бұрын

" wow miss a big step in this bro ! good luck " And no follow up with what it was, even when JeepSolid asks what it was . Such a wanker .. ** To everyone** He did not miss anything he is trying to make everyone worry .. 2 minutes of fame.

@mercman2.5 2 жыл бұрын

250 ft. pds per manual

@rickss69 Жыл бұрын

You won't be able to overtighten the pinion nut with just hand tools...125-150 foot pounds or just as tight as you can manage with a ratchet/socket will be fine.

@brandonkelbe Жыл бұрын

I’m having the damndest time getting it off.

@alttude5977 4 жыл бұрын

Oh no, not the wood chisel 😳

@eliassalazar4350 6 жыл бұрын

Need a torque wrench

@JeepSolid 6 жыл бұрын

+Elias Salazar Yep. I have one

@kockhole08 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@nicktillman1994 9 жыл бұрын

You should torque the nut not count the threads

@JeepSolid 9 жыл бұрын

nick tillman Yep, torquing the nut works too, it's just more complicated.

@Strikerage 7 жыл бұрын

nick tillman What's the torque weight supposed to be? I'm about to do this job.

@nicktillman1994 7 жыл бұрын

I forget. Google it

@Strikerage 7 жыл бұрын

nick tillman Haha... well, thanks?

@nicktillman1994 7 жыл бұрын

Lol np

@mnjfc 5 жыл бұрын

@stfitz19 7 жыл бұрын

This is not the way to set proper pinion pre load.

@JeepSolid 7 жыл бұрын

+Steven fitzgibbon That's true! I want it to be clear to my viewers that this is the 'short cut' method, as I mention in the description. With this method, you don't replace the crush sleeve, thus you can't change pinion pre load. Gotta weigh the risk/reward. Just one method used by some. Thanks for the input.

@Longlivefreeworld 7 жыл бұрын

I keep blowing my pinion seal is their a reason for this

@JeepSolid 7 жыл бұрын

Luis Zubieta you could have too much play in the pinion causing leaks

@alb12345672 7 жыл бұрын

Dealers do it this way, not saying its right but that is the way they do it. I asked a Ford dealer and they said they do all of theirs like that, even warranty.