Bad front axle seal?

[AlStew]

The inner C of the passenger side front axle has been wet for some time. I just recently noticed it has gotten worse. Are the little seals that come out with the axle shaft bad? Or is it the seal inside the pumpkin that’s gone bad?


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[JKDream]

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The inner C of the passenger side front axle has been wet for some time. I just recently noticed it has gotten worse. Are the little seals that come out with the axle shaft bad? Or is it the seal inside the pumpkin that’s gone bad?


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Either axle seals or a bent housing.

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[WJCO]

The 'seal' that you can currently see isn't a seal at all. It's just a little dust cover thingy. The actual axle seal is inside the housing. You have to remove the differential carrier to change it. As already stated, it could be a bent housing.

 

[AlStew]

Sweet thanks for the reply’s. I really hope the axle isn’t bent, I couldn’t afford an after market one till summer probably


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[JeepinLife]

https://wayalife.com/showthread.php/35158-D44-front-axle-seal-replacement-overview

If it helps


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[OverlanderJK]

I think the axle seals you are talking about are the guides. The little plastic pieces on the end of the shaft guide the axle in to prevent it from pushing out the seal.


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[AlStew]

I think the axle seals you are talking about are the guides. The little plastic pieces on the end of the shaft guide the axle in to prevent it from pushing out the seal.


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Oh okay thanks for the clarification! Wasn’t sure what those were


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