2002 jeep grand cherekee rear axle seal removel do i need to remove c clips in rear to remove axle

it depends on which rear axle you have. on the 198 you have to remove the rear drums and remove the four nuts that hold the axle and seal in; and on the 8 1/4 you have to take off the differential cover and the center pin so that you could remove the c-clips that hold the axle in place. I have procedures for both but I need to know which one you have. the 198 requires drilling and presswork, the 8 1/4 requires a pry bar and a hammer.

jeep axles ( solid tube axles) have a "C:" clip on the end of the axle in the diff housing that has to be removed before the axle can be pulled out
the rear diff cover has to be removed and the carrier turned until the clip is revealed and can be pulled out

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C Clips you mean. there is a pin in the middle of the ring gear. this pin must be removed and then you push in on each axle, then the clip may fall out, or you will need to remove it from the end of the axle. then you can pull the axle out. You dont say "why" you are replacing it, replace the axle bearing and seal.

rear axle at leave parking brake wet how to replace seal

C clip is at the inboard end of both axles (in the diff.) Need to remove the spider cross shaft to remove them.

You will need to remove the differential rear cover,drain fluid, remove wheel, brake drum, (rotor) . Unbolt center diff. pin, carefully remove (don't loose shims) push axle in remove lock keeper, then slide out axle, replace seal, put some grease on it, slide axle in reverse all to install.

Jack up vehicle and support on stands. Remove wheels. Remove differential cover . Locate and remove lock pin that holds cross shaft in. Slide cross shaft out. Push axle inward to release axle c clip. Remove axle and pry out old seal. Install new seal with proper tool.Add some lube to the seal lip to aid axle intallation. Revese removal procedure. This is for a "c" type axle.
Another type has 4 nuts attaching a retainer plate to the backing plate behind the axle flange. In this case the 4 nuts are removed and the axle will come out. This may require a little effort. I think that you have a "c" type axle in your vehicle. Hope this helps. Moe

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Rear wheel Brake caliper and rotor, if equipped Brake drum, if equipped Axle retainer nuts Axle shaft, seal and bearing assembly
   
2. Split the bearing retainer with a chisel and remove the retainer ring.
3. Press the bearing off the axle shaft.
4. Remove the axle seal and retaining plate.

Fig. Rear axle seal and bearing components-2002-05 exc. 2005 Grand Cherokee Hope this helps, please dont forget to rate my solution.



Lefty64

The Ford is similar to the Chevy. Same procedures apply. Same retaining bolt in center section needs to be removed to allow cross shaft to come out. Same technique in removing spider gears. Same "C-clip" retainers on axle ends. you shouldn't have any issues.