Howdy All,
Last time I changed a broken Birfield (a supposedly super stout CV Unlimited version :-\, I noticed my axle seal was ripped, probably from the in and out of my axle shaft when changing birfs. Differential oil was leaking into my 'knuckle compartment'...where the fat end of the birfield sits. Is this a big deal or can I get by for awhile? I am loath to tear into the thing, again, but it looks like a new seal would be a realatively easy install...is that true?
Also, there were some metal shavings where the birfs have been rubbing the knuckle housing . Can you replace a knuckle if the wear gets to bad or is it new front axle time? Is that a torch and grinding nightmare or is there an easy way? Any advice appreciated,
Scott
78 FJ-40 "Rudy"
Last time I changed a broken Birfield (a supposedly super stout CV Unlimited version :-\, I noticed my axle seal was ripped, probably from the in and out of my axle shaft when changing birfs. Differential oil was leaking into my 'knuckle compartment'...where the fat end of the birfield sits. Is this a big deal or can I get by for awhile? I am loath to tear into the thing, again, but it looks like a new seal would be a realatively easy install...is that true?
Also, there were some metal shavings where the birfs have been rubbing the knuckle housing . Can you replace a knuckle if the wear gets to bad or is it new front axle time? Is that a torch and grinding nightmare or is there an easy way? Any advice appreciated,
Scott
78 FJ-40 "Rudy"