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Changing front axle oil seals (Waggie Dana 44)

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by DanStew, Oct 26, 2005.

  1. Oct 26, 2005
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    What tools do i need to change out the inner oil seals for a dana 44 open knuckle axle? I know i have to pull the chunk and shafts out, and pry off the seals, but somehow i have to make a tool to seat the new oil seals. Looks like i have to make a ramrod of some sorts to go through the housing. is there an easier way to do this? Also told the wife, that since i have to go in the front end, i might as well put a locker in while i am there :rofl: :) :)
     
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    53Flattie

    53Flattie Intigator

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    I would use a regular seal driver and run a rod of some sort through the opposite axle tube to drive it in. This would require two people, but I think it's the only way.

    What kind of locker are you going with?
     
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    DanStew

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    just going to get a lockrite for it. best bang for the buck for me.

    This axle soooo needs seals. I cleaned up the oil the floor before i went to north carolina, when i got back it was streaming down my garage floor. :( I wodner if there is anymore oil left in it ;)
     
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    Ghetto Fab.

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    Couldn't you use a piece of pipe that was long enough and weld a plate on the end thats just the right size for the seal? I had to do this on mine, but I forget how I did it exactly.

    Kevo
     
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    DanStew

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    anyone know what the seal size is??
     
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    jpflat2a

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    2 possibilites if it is a Jeep axle.
    2-1/4" OD 1974-1979
    2-5/8" OD 1977 and later
    note the overlap in years
     
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    william_cj3b

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    I use two big sockets and a piece of threaded rod w/ a pair of nuts and washers. Just turn the nuts to press outward from the center.
     
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