quick question for you guys, does the boot kit come with this dust seal on the outboard side? also for the snap rings that are being removed, are you guys reusing them or buying new ones? I cant quite get the right part numbers for them
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quick question for you guys, does the boot kit come with this dust seal on the outboard side? also for the snap rings that are being removed, are you guys reusing them or buying new ones? I cant quite get the right part numbers for them
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I'd reseal. Issue with any leak, is you could run to low on lube. Very likely gets worst!I finally completed rebooting both my CVs and now I have leaks at both of the front differential CV seals. I replaced the seals when I did the CVs as preventative maintenance, but seems like I shot myself in the foot. The leaking is very mild--it's not dripping, but it's definitely wet on both sides. How big of a deal is it? Should I tear in there and replace them again, or should I just keep an eye on it when I do my oil changes?
Thanks for linking to that seal driver. I really don't want to pull those axles out again but it looks like that's what needs to be done.
Hmmm, knowing what you are doing? Isn't that kinda cheatin'...Know-one does want to pull FDS & seals again. It's PITA and time consuming.
Knock-on-wood. After doing more than 40 of these, not one leak.
What makes you think I know what I'm doingHmmm, knowing what you are doing? Isn't that kinda cheatin'...
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Figured I will remove the lower ball joint. Is there a sweet spot to hit on the lbj similar to the ubj? Another thread mentioned a ball joint wedge. I noticed a ball joint puller wont work since the brake dust sheild is in the way. Thanks for the help!Has anyone successfully removed the CV without messing with the lower ball joint? I was able to separate the CV from diff, but I dont have enough room to snake the CV through to remove completely.
I got the CV axle out without disconnecting the LBJ.Has anyone successfully removed the CV without messing with the lower ball joint? I was able to separate the CV from diff, but I dont have enough room to snake the CV through to remove completely.
Figured I will remove the lower ball joint. Is there a sweet spot to hit on the lbj similar to the ubj? Another thread mentioned a ball joint wedge. I noticed a ball joint puller wont work since the brake dust sheild is in the way. Thanks for the help!
I got the CV axle out without disconnecting the LBJ.
With out pulling any or just LBJ?
Has anyone successfully removed the CV without messing with the lower ball joint?
I have done this too. Can't remember exactly, but I may have turned the wheels to get more clearance. I have also pulled the LBJ with a puller. Just took a little wiggling to get it on.I got the CV axle out without disconnecting the LBJ.
I removed lug nuts, wheel, and a few other things, but not LBJ.
I was responding to this question.
I've never tried to pull a FDS (CV), without at-least disconnect UBJ (upper ball joint) from knuckle. Even then, I fight to not damage seal in back of knuckle, brass bushing and needle bearings.I have done this too. Can't remember exactly, but I may have turned the wheels to get more clearance. I have also pulled the LBJ with a puller. Just took a little wiggling to get it on.