Axle shaft seals

[Hopper]

I noticed some oil around the driver side front axle shafts around the yokes. Definitely smells like differential fluid. Im no mechanic but I have all the time in the world to fix this jeep so I'm thinking of giving it a shot. Ive watched a few videos and read a write up on here somewhere about replacing the inner seals. All of them after opening the differential remove the stock carrier. Would that process be the same if I have a detroit auto locker in there instead? Is there anything different i would do or should be aware of?

 

[machoheadgames]

Just remove the locker, same process as removing the stock carrier.

 

[Hopper]

Is there a preferred seal I should consider buying.

 

[Hopper]

Would this make my task any easier for pressing in the seals

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082SPPHB7?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[machoheadgames]

Spicer seals are the best. And yes a tool like that will make the job a lot easier. Otherwise you’re using a long rod running down the tube with a socket that fits the seal and you’re trying to hammer it in the best you can.

 

[John Cooper]

Would this make my task any easier for pressing in the seals

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082SPPHB7?tag=wranglerorg-20

That should do the trick!!!!

 

[Hopper]

Spicer seals are the best. And yes a tool like that will make the job a lot easier. Otherwise you’re using a long rod running down the tube with a socket that fits the seal and you’re trying to hammer it in the best you can.

This is the Spicer seal I found. Does this look right?

Spicer 46470 Oil Seal​

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAPDZWY?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[machoheadgames]

This is the Spicer seal I found. Does this look right?

Spicer 46470 Oil Seal​

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAPDZWY?tag=wranglerorg-20

Yes, that’s the one.

 

[lBasket]

Would this make my task any easier for pressing in the seals

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082SPPHB7?tag=wranglerorg-20

I bought that donger after 3 rounds of using black pipe through the axle tube and pressing them in not-straight. Definitely recommended

 

[rouxbicon]

Although probably not absolutely necessary, I found a helper to be very...well...helpful...
One person with his hands in the diff to guide and direct the seal and driving tool, socket or whatever, the other person tapping it in place the long piece of pipe, sawed-off broom handle, or whatever.

 

[Hopper]

I have it all ready to pull the carrier (detroit auto locker) if I grab both sides I can kinda move it a hair but not yank it out. Im probably just being a bit
timid. Any advise?

 

[Hopper]

got it. Helps if you remember to pull the passenger shaft out. Im definitely playing the fool on this but hey learning new stuff. I definitely appreciate everybody replying.

 

[Hopper]

Yes, that’s the one.

I got the seals popped off and noticed a rubber ring around the seals inside the differential. I dont remember that in @Chris write up or any videos I've watched. Any clue what it is?

 

[Hopper]

here it is out.

 

[machoheadgames]

I got the seals popped off and noticed a rubber ring around the seals inside the differential. I dont remember that in @Chris write up or any videos I've watched. Any clue what it is? View attachment 643346

I don’t know why yours is white, but that should be the sealant from when the factory pressed the tubes in. It’s always been orange on every axle I’ve seen. It doesn’t need to be touched.

 

[Hopper]

I don’t know why yours is white, but that should be the sealant from when the factory pressed the tubes in. It’s always been orange on every axle I’ve seen. It doesn’t need to be touched.

Thanks. It mostly ripped off on the other side. Is that fine. Can I just remove the remainder of it with no ill effect?

 

[machoheadgames]

Thanks. It mostly ripped off on the other side. Is that fine. Can I just remove the remainder of it with no ill effect?

Should be fine. The sealant in the tubes is still there anyways.

 

[Hopper]

Should be fine. The sealant in the tubes is still there anyways.

Thanks Buddy