Changing rear wheel seal/bearing Dana 35

[Gene]

Hi everyone,

 

88 Comanche 4.0, Dana 35 rear axle. Looks like the left rear seal is leaking, lubricant starting to run onto the brake backing plate.

 

Any way to change this without a hydraulic press? Any tips or write ups?

 

Thanks

 

Gene

[yxmj]

You do not need a press....the old one is fubar so you do not need to be nice to it (there are removers avaliable.. I use a pry bar)..the new just needs to be gently installed with a hammer and appropriately sized block....of course this is with the axle out

[HOrnbrod]

Before you do anything make sure the axle vent line is clear. Mine was stopped up at the nylon fitting where it goes into the upper left frame causing a leak at the left rear seal from the pressure. Took the vent hose and fittings all apart, unclogged the junk, no more leak.

[Gene]

Thanks Don, I will certainly check the vent, it would be nice if it were that simple....

 

Thanks yxmj, I suspected this but good to have it confirmed. 

 

Gene

[Rockfrog]

Bearing removal - drill hole in bearing retainer (just under size of retainer ring) and cold chisel to snap it.

Install - axle shaft in freezer, retainer in the oven.

But that was before I swapped an 8.8 in.

 

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[sinkrun]

Replace the bearings and seals both while its out. Local drive shaft shop charged me 20.00 to install the new beaing and seal on the shaft which I removed myself. Lots of you tube videos out there to do it your self also.