Jeep Wrangler Axle Seal Replacement (Dana 30 & 44 Axles)

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Jeep Wrangler Axle Seal Replacement this procedure will cover most solid front axle Jeeps. These Dana 30 & Dana 44 axles that Jeep used are all very similar as far as how to replace the axle seals. These axles were used in many different Jeep models including the TJ, JK, & JL Wrangler, XJ Cherokee, and the ZJ Grand Cherokee.
To replace the seals in one of these axles the procedure is basically the same. You need to remove both wheel bearings and axles. Next, the differential cover needs to be removed and the ring gear and differential (carrier) needs to be removed. This will expose the seals. The seals are located inside the axle pumpkin. The seals can be driven out with a long pry bar and I installed my seals using a special press tool.
Here are the parts and tools that I used in this video:
Axle Seal (03-18 Wrangler): amzn.to/3p0Ui1X
Axle Locker Plug (JK Rubicon): amzn.to/34tur9E
Axle Seal Install Tool (Dana 30 & 44): amzn.to/3vvwKEQ
Differential Gasket Dana 30: amzn.to/3fsobFc
Differential Gasket Dana 44: amzn.to/3fxALTU
RTV: amzn.to/3fXfmCB
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Astro "Big Nasty" Air Hammer: amzn.to/3fxe8P6
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Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Brake Disassembly
2:54 Wheel Bearing Removal
7:33 Axle Removal
8:35 Differential Cover Removal
10:00 Axle Locker Plug
12:39 Differential Removal
14:32 Seal Removal
15:40 Seal Install
17:38 Differential Install
18:50 Locker Plug Install
19:35 Differential Cover Install
20:31 Oil Fart
20:39 Axle Install
21:23 Wheel Bearing Intall
22:00 Brake Assembly
22:26 Outro
23:09 SUBSCRIBE!
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@RepairGeek 3 жыл бұрын

Here are the parts and tools that I used in this video: Axle Seal (03-18 Wrangler): amzn.to/3p0Ui1X Axle Locker Plug (JK Rubicon): amzn.to/34tur9E Axle Seal Install Tool (Dana 30 & 44): amzn.to/3vvwKEQ Differential Gasket Dana 30: amzn.to/3fsobFc Differential Gasket Dana 44: amzn.to/3fxALTU RTV: amzn.to/3fXfmCB Gear Oil: amzn.to/3wJB0AY Astro "Big Nasty" Air Hammer: amzn.to/3fxe8P6 My Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/repairgeek Help support the channel, buy using my Amazon links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and your cost is exactly the same.

@nickgiard8553 2 жыл бұрын

Well I'm attempting this today on my d44. Your vid just made it easier! Glad I read the comments about the dowel for the plunger in the back

@JasonDiggs Жыл бұрын

Came for the differential removal, and stayed for the oil fart. Thanks!

@Twiddlerdammit Жыл бұрын

Excellent descriptions, general commentary, and lighting. No unnecessary fluff. Well done video.

@St4rkG4ming 11 ай бұрын

That tool to press in the seal is AMAZING. Buying that for sure!

@RubiconUnlimited 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work! I also snapped my Rubicon clip when doing mine. One step you're going to want to remember with the locker - when reinstalling the carrier, you need to fully extend that plunger near the pinion. Use a little dowel attached to some fishing line to hold it open. Once the carrier is installed you can pull on the line to remove your dowel. People forget to do this and end up bending the plunger

@jvasq16 8 ай бұрын

What does the plunger do?

@RubiconUnlimited 8 ай бұрын

@@jvasq16 it's what allows the vehicle to understand whether the locker is engaged or not. If this isn't seated properly you're going to have a bad time

@jvasq16 8 ай бұрын

Ah I see. I didn't hold the plunger open when replaced the gears but it still locks. Light doesn't blink so I hope it's good

@RubiconUnlimited 8 ай бұрын

@@jvasq16 okay good! Sounds like it works. But if you have issues down the line, look there first

@jvasq16 8 ай бұрын

Awesome. Thanks a lot!!

@jonnyr.8202 2 жыл бұрын

My 2010 came from Canada as well, learning that most the parts needing replaced is harder to find in the states. Mainly everything need has need to be rewired

@johnd3684 Жыл бұрын

You sir are a champ. Love the video and thanks for the amazon links as well. Wish you continued success.

@jrod8009 2 жыл бұрын

My Son noticed a wet streak on the inside of my front passenger tire before leaving from Church tonight. I’ve got it to do. Your video was great! Excellent job! Made me realize one thing, without a lift, somebody else will get the satisfaction of a job well done; I have no desire to roll around on the gravel drive wrestling with pinion gears!

@DK-vx1zc 3 жыл бұрын

very thorough neat job. Great explanation.. Thanks for sharing!

@josephbagonza5473 6 ай бұрын

Wow am happy that you are using the same procedure I use at my garage

@dermontratzel 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! About to do this to my 08.

@brandonlemarr7530 2 жыл бұрын

Man what a great video! Very detailed and good info, thank you!

@Lego_SML 2 жыл бұрын

Love the time stamps!!

@NevetsDK 2 жыл бұрын

Life saver of a video.

@richtyler8034 Ай бұрын

Great job thank you I’m doing this on Sunday

@cameron339 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Very thorough.

@wvjeepguy8178 Жыл бұрын

You can use a set of shim drivers to install the shims separately from the differential. The tool is made for that specific use.

@MarcoLemmetti 3 ай бұрын

I agree. A breaker bar would actually be good to get those 12 point sockets out of the wheel bearing go nice and slow and make sure they're nicely seated. Should be good to go.

@richardbyrum4618 2 жыл бұрын

Great job and good video

@EZapar 3 жыл бұрын

Links used, thanks very much for the video.

@mikimiki195 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great video 🙏🏻

@robertpc100 2 жыл бұрын

good job,im not sure with the plunger switch on the electric, i have pneumatic rubicon locker so im not sure on your.really want a electronic torque wrench.good video!!

@dallaslancaster1197 Жыл бұрын

Your camera work answered some questions!!!

@joshuakazfields4374 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏽 good job I’ll be watching

@bluerhino_jk 2 жыл бұрын

Superb video!

@jennymarohn4539 Жыл бұрын

You are AWESOME!! Thanx

@Basslicks82 Жыл бұрын

I've got the same shirt. Love me some Roadkill!

@Kimblesgarage 2 жыл бұрын

While I’m fixing this I’m going to be constantly repeating to myself, quite angrily, “this is why we don’t go 90 on the freeway” lol

@azulmarinoify 5 ай бұрын

A breaker bar helps a lot !

@pablitog8856 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video,, explain very well,.. thanks for helping,, here's my subscription and my 👍

@earfman7527 3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing job, you're very talented.

@aussiecorvettec8 11 ай бұрын

Great video. The seals you took out, were they the 2 part seals?

@mustafah4087 5 ай бұрын

What about the plunger behind the locker? Do you need to do anything with that when removing? I seen people put a tooth pick in between it with a piece of string then when the carrier is installed they yank on the string and pull the tooth pick out?

@hammerdick82 11 ай бұрын

Dielectric grease on connectors will assist in preventing broken fittings. I swear jeep must commission brittle fitting because never in my life have i broken so many so easily

@JamMaul 11 ай бұрын

I got the same issues mechanic says 2k to get it fixed is that right estimate for this job??

@IsaacMartinez-yk4ml Жыл бұрын

How many shims go on each side ?

@willberetta8616 Жыл бұрын

How long did this take from start to finish?

@surfride101 2 жыл бұрын

Other videos from DIYer, invariably skip adding RTV to the seal before pressing them in, thanks for the clarification. Getting ready to r&r my 04 Rubicon front... From the video being a 2014, it appears the axle lock actuator is now electronic vs. pneumatic in my generation. Do I need to take any additional steps removing the carrier w/ the pneumatic actuated locker? To confirm: leave the lock sensor alone? Do you have an opinion re aftermarket outer seals? Thanks!

@IJackDaWackI Жыл бұрын

The spicer seals come with a red sealant ring, so the rtv isn't necessary depending on what you use. JEEP uses these seals on dana44 axles and is a pita to remove and clean off.

@johncooper4637 Жыл бұрын

Well mine is leaking and I thought I would fix the seal UNTIL I saw I had to take out the diff as well as the other axle. I will leave that to someone with a lift. That would be a very hard job on jack stands.

@wvjeepguy8178 Жыл бұрын

It's not too awful bad. Reinstalling the carrier with shims outside of the bearings is the hardest part.

@jerrywhalen2100 2 жыл бұрын

All that rusted and no signs of anti-seize sinful in my neck of the woods😧

@PaulMcClellanmn 2 жыл бұрын

Whynot just take the break router off a d leave tje caliper on it?

@gnaczynski 2 жыл бұрын

Very Good video I m changed front seals but still leak oil comming from driver side 😳 driveshaft ?! Croocked?

@wvjeepguy8178 Жыл бұрын

Tube is bent or your vent is clogged. It's also possible that you damaged the new seal during assembly.

@anthonybailey9956 Жыл бұрын

I need to do this repair, thank you for making this video. Will the axle seal install tool stop when the seal is fully seated?

@RepairGeek Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@gerardcaron3284 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I just popped my ring gear out and the shims fell out, I don’t t know which one is left and right! Any suggestions???

@nhmtb Жыл бұрын

This is my biggest concern about trying this myself. How did you make out putting it back together?

@gerardcaron3284 Жыл бұрын

@@nhmtb i bought a cheap dial indicator and put the shims in until I was within spec. Wasn’t too bad.

@ethamaxx Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for this video! A Jeep dealer replaced the axle shaft and axle seals on my Dana 44 with Trac-Lok and a few hundred miles after I got it back the Jeep started grinding a little and making a loud rotational noise. They told me pinion bearing and carrier bearings need to be replaced and they were misaligned. They said this is just a coincidence and not related to their work. Just wondering if this is true or are they just trying not to take responsibility for the damage?

@RepairGeek Жыл бұрын

It depended on what failed first. If the carrier bearings failed first, that probably wiped out the pinion bearings. If the pinion went first it took out the carriers. Unfortunately there is no way to PROVE what went out first. If the carrier bearings were destroyed first, 100% they probably mixed up the shims. You would have had noise in the front end basically as soon as you got it back I would think...

@clyse88 2 жыл бұрын

so is this required when doing ball joints? i know it would be the best time to ever do this but the extra work...

@mustafah4087 5 ай бұрын

No but if you have noticed oil puddling at the end of your diff it would be a great time to do it, I’m getting ready to do these seals and ball joints, just waiting on parts

@daddioisik8217 Жыл бұрын

Those 12 point x 3 bolts on the hub assembly are the biggest challenge here. I’m in the rust belt in Canada, underestimated them bolts and stripped one. I had to weld a nut on it afterwards with whole bunch of swearing and cursing. Still a mystery to me why they had to put a 12 point bolts there so close to the ground and likely to rust easily.

@IJackDaWackI Жыл бұрын

I cut off the backs of the bolts, penetrating oil, and pounded on the 18pt sockets, the bolts came out pretty easy... you really only get one shot when they are rusted that bad

@dylanreynolds4899 9 ай бұрын

Just got back from a wheeling trip and when i was looking everything over i noticed a pretty bad leak coming from around the area where the front drive shaft meets the back of the dana 30. Is that a bad seal?

@RepairGeek 9 ай бұрын

Yep sounds like the pinion seal.

@jessewatt5528 2 жыл бұрын

You think I could use my jack handles to pop out the old seals

@ChromeForDays Жыл бұрын

I was thinking about that, as well. Maybe some lengths of PVC pipe would probably work, or maybe even an old broom handle. I ordered a 36" pry bar but it'll arrive after I need it (of course).

@mr_man444 8 ай бұрын

Instead of fighting the tie rod, just take off one of the nuts on either end and move it out of the way?

@beyondfirstthought6814 Жыл бұрын

If the outer seal is the problem, is there a problem with only changing that seal, or is it necessary to go into the gears and change the inner seal?

@RepairGeek Жыл бұрын

There is no "outer" seal. Only inner.

@wvjeepguy8178 Жыл бұрын

Only rear axles have the outer seal, so those won't also have an inner seal.

@robertpc100 2 жыл бұрын

you forgot to push your locker switch on inside or rather hold the switch out with a little wood piece on string or do you have to do that on the electric type so you know if your locked or un locked?

@tmorfiny 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced my axle seals last year and I had to use a dowel and fishing line in order to push it in before putting the differential in place

@tonylopez345 Жыл бұрын

Can you use a differential seal/gasket in place of the RTV?

@RepairGeek Жыл бұрын

You can.

@tonylopez345 Жыл бұрын

@@RepairGeek Can you use both. I'm doing this project this coming weekend

@ChromeForDays Жыл бұрын

@@tonylopez345 Yes. Some folks will put a little RTV on the gasket to hold it in place, on the non-rubber side.

@JoseRamirez-ie2bk 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother where can I find bits for Impact hammer but thicker, heavy dutty,,,thanks

@RepairGeek 3 жыл бұрын

I've had good luck with these for a standard .401 shank: amzn.to/34AJU7z The air hammer I was using in this video is a .498 shank. It is much harder on bits. I haven't found any chisel that will keep an edge in that size.