View Full Version : Diff Fluid out the LS axle tube
xjrev10
09-12-2010, 06:31 PM
Musta blown the inner axle at the diff when i snapped the long side axle tube this last weekend in my 96? HP Dana 30 last weekend. (I think this specific dana 30 is a 1996.)
I have never changed one of these seals. I was quoted 17 dollars and some change at the auto parts store for a new seal. I figured since I am in there, I might as well change them both.
Someone has to of done this before and might have some tips for me. Thanks in advance.
oderdene
09-12-2010, 08:35 PM
http://go.jeep-xj.info/D30Diffseals%20002.jpg
it seems no so difficult, check here (http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoD30AxlesSeals.htm)and here (http://jeephorizons.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=74572). good luck.
Mudderoy
09-13-2010, 02:08 AM
Yeah I was pretty sure it was a seal, but didn't know that much about it so I wanted someone else to answer you. Looks like a good write up that oderdene directed you to.
rugidone
09-13-2010, 07:39 AM
I just changed mine last weekend, took about 2 hours from start to finish, that included trying to find a can of brake cleaner at 12AM.
xjrev10
09-13-2010, 06:57 PM
These seals should cost 17 bucks apiece or so?
CT99XJ
09-14-2010, 02:01 AM
That sounds about right. It cost more on my Yukon, but that was because I was using special stuff.
xjrev10
09-14-2010, 08:08 PM
cool. gonna start this project tomorra:smiley-scared002:
xjrev10
09-16-2010, 05:51 PM
What is a good way to clean all the crap out of the axle tubes?
xjrev10
09-16-2010, 05:52 PM
ttt oops 2 posts
Mudderoy
09-17-2010, 02:25 AM
cool. gonna start this project tomorra:smiley-scared002:
Hey let us know how it goes.
xjrev10
09-19-2010, 11:04 PM
i fought the seals for a bit. i did not want to screw them up because i needed the jeep on saturday for a trail cut day. i decided to say heck with the seals and i put everything back together and low and behold, it did not leak. the long side shaft was laying in the tube and probably egg shaping the seal, causing the leak. i will be forcing the seals out soon when i install my arb locker.
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