So your saying the seal is towards the wheel? My front seals are deeper into the axle right by the diff gearsSo there is a seal at the axle shaft where it enters the axle tube so if is leaking there and bolts are not loose it should be an easy fix.
I just looked at mine
Thanks man! Your positive its a c-clip style and the seal isn't deep into the tube towards the diff? I appreciate the knowledgeYeah the rear is different. I have done these in a few axles. The are right behind the backing plate for the drum brakes. Make sure you lube it with fresh oil good before putting the axle back through. They make a special tool to put the seals in, but in my experience you dont need it. Just a large socket, or place the old seal on top of the new seal with a block of wood and hammer it in. Has to be 100% square though. Obviously you have to open up the rear diff to drain it and to pull the C Clips off so you can pull the axles out. If one is going you might as well do the other too.
Ok sounds good. Just wondering. How do I know what size dana I have? And what is the size refering too? New to this whole dana thing hahaYeah. If you have a Dana 35 I am 100% sure about both the C-Clip and the seal location. The fronts are different because of the split axle, universal joints and things.
No problem. Might as well get brake pads while your at it. I bet they are contaminated now.good thread. thanks for the help!
I think mine is actually the C8.25 one. Mine has the rubber grommet like that but looks kinda like the 35 too. Urrg!You know I have seen when buying parts the Dana 44 listed as an axle that you could get in a YJ. I have never seen or heard of anyone with a factory 44 though. Chances are you have a 35. Either way this chart will help.
The 8.25 is mainly in Cherokee's. You do not have that. You have a 35.I think mine is actually the C8.25 one. Mine has the rubber grommet like that but looks kinda like the 35 too. Urrg!
That's what I figured. It just has the grommet like it. I tend to overthink things! Thanks man. I'm gunna knock out the seals most likely this weekend.The 8.25 is mainly in Cherokee's. You do not have that. You have a 35.
The d35 does have a rubber plug. Not sure why the one in the pic is threaded in.That's what I figured. It just has the grommet like it. I tend to overthink things! Thanks man. I'm gunna knock out the seals most likely this weekend.
Thanks man. I like the grommet idea! Easy to just add in the fluidThe d35 does have a rubber plug. Not sure why the one in the pic is threaded in.
From what I gather, the rear yj 44 was a rare option only offered in Canada.