Axle seal?

[Colorado4]

Greetings,

08 Jeep JkU Unlimited X, 57,000 miles.

Leaking oil, driver side front axle by the knuckle. I assume its a axle seal? If that is indeed the case is this something that is easily done?

 

[Bierpower]

You need to take the carrier out of the axle housing to get the seals in. It's definitely not a quick simple job.

 

[Colorado4]

Thanks for the info. I will drop off at local shop to get fixed. Unless Eddie is available this weekend.

 

[Cousin Clyde]

Yea I decided to let mine leak for a year. I paid a shop to re-gear to 5.13s and had them replace all inner axle seals and rear bearings at that time. Cost basically nothing at that point.

As long as you monitor your diff fluid levels and change fluid after sever water exposure, your jeep will survive.

If you want to be sure it’s a leaky seal, leave your axle flexed that way overnight. You’ll see a little puddle on the ground in the morning.

 

[wayoflife]

Driver side is easier being that the tube is shorter but as Bierpower said, it's a job.

 

[Colorado4]

Know ones limitations. I took it to Altitude Offroad in Castle Rock, CO. All good now. (hope it is ok I posted the shops name)