Oizarod115 Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 i just parked the jeep for like 30 minutes, went out and gave a quick oil check and poked around, took a looksey at my front axle u-joints (which are shot.) to the problem. gear oil (or somethin that smells damn like it) on the ground and on the bottom of my passenger side knuckle. :wall: wth. is my axle shot ? any help is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOMJ87 Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 The axle seals inside the tubes are prob gone. On the short side of the axle it is right inside the pumpkin where the carrier bearing sits on the short side. For the long side if its disconect you have to remove the vaccum assembly and it is to the outside of the hole where the outer half runs through the tube. If these are bad it will allow gear lube to run out of the ends and bad u-joints will allow the axle to flop around and make these go bad. You best bet is to do them both at the same time and it is not a fun job :headpop: also check your lube in the diff before you drive it much cause if its too low it will not oil everything including all the bearings. Have Fun Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 ugh. sucks. I'm assuming all of these transplants are diagramed in a chiltons, if not ye shall be a'hearin from me again. really appreciate the help. i figured the two issues were related. thanks, nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejeep Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 in my YJ... I had both axle seals go, and the u joints were bad... sp to avoid doing the job I just bought a new axle for $200... Very extreem measure, and totally uncalled for, but it only took me an hour to swap it in ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOMJ87 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I just helped a friend do a complete restore on his axle and it was not fun getting the seals to seat the one in.The disco area on the passenger side don't have room to tap in so you need two people to do it cause you have to run a rod through the driver side all of the way across to the seal and tap it in that way :mad: . It is a job but the fluid will be fresh ;) which for the trouble its not really a good reward. Good luck and hit me up if you need any help. Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 thanks for the tips, any estimate on cost? nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOMJ87 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 If i remember correctly each seal was around $8-10 and then whatever fluid to replace what you have to drain out of the diff and also sealant for the diff cover and vaccum connection. I would say $25-35 total. Also take the old seals out if you can before you go get the new cause the idiots at advance (only place we found them) don't know what you are talking about and have to use the number off of the seal to get the right one. Let me know if you have any more questions. Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizarod115 Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 thanks for all the help again. probly gonna perform the operation wednesday mornin so you'll be hearin bout it if needed. one more thing... I'm experiencing ALOT of drag from the front when i let off the gas its like I'm tappin the brakes. would being low on gear oil cause this phenomenon? nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Could be your brakes sticking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOMJ87 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 It prob is your brakes but could be other stuff to. The first thing to check is your brakes if they are good then wait till after you replace the u-joints and drive it and see if all the work you do helps and if that still doesnt fix it sart checking the wheel bearings and anything else you feel could be the prob but it is most likely your brakes. Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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