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utfootball4
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Jan 15, 2010, 9:33 PM
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i have a 2001 Jeep 2wd found out back in Sept that my rear axile seals are leaking. I havent gotten them change yet, is this something I need get gone done asap and stop putting it off?
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Sidom
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Jan 15, 2010, 9:49 PM
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Any leak needs to be taken care of but I'm sure you know that.
As far as your axle seal goes it depends on how bad it's leaking. If it's just a small leak right now and hasn't got on to the shoes yet, you should get on it as soon as possible and save your shoes. If it's already saturated the shoes (to any degree), it still needs to be done but the damage has already been done and now the shoes will also have to be changed as well to do the job right, they can't be cleaned, they absorb the oil & you'll have problems down the road if you don't change them....
The other reason this needs to be done is the rear end is losing it's oil and that's the life blood of the bearings, if it gets too low then the problem gets real expensive........
(This post was edited by Sidom on Jan 15, 2010, 9:50 PM)
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utfootball4
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Jan 15, 2010, 10:19 PM
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Since this jeep is a 2wd they will need to press the bearings out, so i will need to replace seals and bearings. So far the best deal i have found has been around 80-100 for parts and 150 for labor.
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nickwarner
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Jan 17, 2010, 8:48 PM
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Do you have any tools or any clue how to do this? If not, trust your local mechanic and let him do this job. Most likely it was noticed because the shoes were wet, which is how I usually spot them. Take a 3/8 ratchet and on the passenger side of the differential is the plug that it will fit in. If the lube oil is below the threads put 80w90 gear oil into it until it runs out of the hole. Then go to the shop. You can skip the last step if you want to put a grand into your rear end. Us mechanics love money and if you like to give it we will take it. You will most likely be looking at a complete rear brake part replacement since the oil has saturated the shoes. Get both wheel seals done at once. Don't do just one unless you want to fork over the same amount of money very soon because the other side leaks. Find a reputable shop and pay them to do what you don't know how to do. This operation does require special tools and a level of experience you may not have. If you're not up to it, trust your local gearhead to get you on the road.
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utfootball4
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Jan 17, 2010, 9:28 PM
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shoes wasnt wet.. ill keep driving it for another 4-8 weeks.
(This post was edited by utfootball4 on Jan 17, 2010, 9:36 PM)
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Sidom
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Jan 18, 2010, 12:43 AM
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Hey Nick
Welcome to the forum. People coming in offering advise to the posters looking for technical advise or opinions is always welcomed & appreciated as long as it's accurate.
I see no reason to talk down to UT. He's taken care of a couple problems with his Jeep already and has good knowledge and knows whats up. Like many folks, he just likes a second opinion on his car problems once in a while......
Take care & hope to see you around.......
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utfootball4
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Jan 20, 2010, 11:20 AM
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My friend decided to help me out but he cant get me in until mid to late feb. BTW nick he told to tell you even if the shoes are wet thats why they make brake cleaner.
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Tom Greenleaf
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By brand and others - "BrakeKleen" won't get gear oil out of linings. It will get the dirt and stuff off of metal parts. Linings may work for a short while but if soaked , when heated the grease comes back out and they'll either not work well or lock up - no they can't effectively be cleaned,
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