How do I change axle shaft seal?

Many people have replaced the seal this way. It is an error. The passenger side axle is actually a 2-piece axle. The end of the outer axle shaft has a point to it. This pointed end slides into the other axle stub (inside where you cannot see). There is a thrust washer that is in between the two axle parts. This thrust washer falls down. When you put the outer axle back in, the washer is now out of place. So, when the front axle actuator tries to connect those two halves of axle together, the washer is in the way of the slip collar. Preventing the two halves of the axle from getting connected. See pictures online or a repair manual breakout of the front axle. What needs to be done, is to remove the passenger side tube and axle. replace the seal, then place the washer onto the outer axle and put the housing onto the inner housing with the outer axle already in place.

Lift and support front end on suitable jack stands preferably on frame. Remove right front cv axle, stub shaft, and seal. You will need to pull the right front brake caliper assembly loose and place to the side. Then remove bolts from shock and upper control arm and hub nut to do this. Next, remove axle lock actuator on passenger side of front axle. Place a drain pan underneath front diff cover and remove cover and drain axle. In the center of differential there will be an 8 mm head bolt holding spider gear cross-shaft. Remove bolt and cross-shaft only! Push inner axle in until clip clears inside of passenger spider gear. Set clip aside and push/pull axle shaft straight out to passenger side.

its not just the seal.... i bet,

99% of seals that fail are , the bearing is allowing , out of spec.

moving in the axle

so when doing all that hard work ? we check this first.

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Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.



2. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.



3. Remove differential housing cover and drain lubricant.



4. Rotate differential case so pinion mate shaft lock screw is accessible. Remove lock screw and pinion mate shaft from differential case.



5. Push axle shaft inward and remove axle shaft C-lock from the axle shaft.



6. Remove axle shaft from side gear and axle tube.



7. Remove axle shaft seal from axle tube with a seal pick.

To install:

1. Remove any old sealer/burrs from axle tube.



2. Coat new seal lip with axle lubricant and install seal with a seal driver.



3. Lubricate bearing bore and seal lip with gear lubricant.



4. Install axle shaft through seal, bearing and engage into side gear splines.



5. Install C-lock in axle shaft end, then push axle shaft outward to seat C-lock in side gear.



6. Install pinion mate shaft into differential case and through thrust washers and differential pinions.



7. Align hole in shaft with hole in the differential case and install lock screw with Loctite on the threads. Tighten lock screw to 8 ft. lbs. (11 Nm).



8. Install the differential cover.



9. Install rear brake components.

Most likely you need to replace the axle shaft.

You don't change the cv joint. You purchase a half shaft left or right side and you replace the whole axle shaft they are around $150.00. Take off the tire, remove axle shaft nut, remove spindle from lower ball joint and pull the axle out of spindle then you take a large pry bar and carfully pop the axle shaft out of the transmission. Very easy job only takes about 1 hour to for complete job.

To change the rear seal, yo will need to raise and support the rear of the vehicle. Remove the wheels and drums or rotors (depending on drum or disc brakes.) Remove the rear differential cover bolts and the cover (have a drain pan under the differential) You will likely need to turn the driveshaft so the center pin bolt is acessible at the back or the differential. This is a 5/16" (or 8mm) bolt that is on the right (passenger) side of the differential carrier assembly. I recommend a new bolt be installed here on reassembly. Once the retaining bolt is out, slide the center pin out enough to allow the axle shafts to be pushed in toward the center of the diff. to remove the "C" clips that retain the axle shafts in the carrier assembly. Be careful if you happen to pull the center pin all the way out not to allow the carrier assembly (has the ring gear mounted on it) to turn, as this can rotate the spider gears out of alignment causing a headache on reassembly. With the "C" clip removed the axle shaft can be pulled out of the diff. Inspect the bearing area of the shaft for rust, pitting, or scoring. Remove the old seal and carefully install the new one. Reverse proceedures to install. Take care to note the "C" clips and center pin bolt are properly reinstalled. Fill with 2.5 to 3 quarts of rear axle grease for you vehicle.
good luck.

That will be a Huge job. The whole front diff must come out of the car and the case will need to be taken apart to even gain acess to the carrier side bearings.
The hub bearing is where the wheel bolts up is that maybe what you are talking about?
Also the axle seal isn't that bad to do you need to remove the cv shaft then it's just a simple remove the seal and install the new one.
But all of these jobs will be big ones.

I cannot see it, but I am guessing that you need to replace your axle seal. To do this,you have to pull your CV shaft out. Remove the tire, remove the caliper from the top of the rotor. Using a hammer on the back, remove the rotor. Take off the spindle (axle) nut, separate the axle (CV shaft) from the hub. Replace seal. It should pop right out. Good luck!

Hello, and welcome to FixYa. Let me assist you as follows:
Removing the rear axle shaft is realy quite easy.
Her is what you need to do:

Remove the wheel/tire.
Remove the rear brake drum.
Remove the brake line to the rear wheel cylinder and plug the line.
Remove the park brake cable.
Remove the entire rear backing plate assembly; no need to remove the rear shoes.
When the backing plate is off, the axle shaft slides out of the axle housing; there are no "C" clips to remove, like on a Chevrolet. The axle is not held at the differential in any fashion.
Note that if you replace the axle shaft, you will need a machine shop to press the wheel bearings & seals onto the new shaft.

If you have any further questions; please feel free to respond.

Thanks for choosing FixYa for assistance; the graciousness of a FixYa rating for my instructions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

You don't have to remove the whole diff to change the seals, but you will have to seperate it where the shaft meets the carrier housing. There is a clip holding the passenger axle shaft in place that you have to remove to change the seal. The drivers side axle stub can be removed with a little force as there is a spring clip holding that side in.