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[Papa Joe]

I have a leak in my front axle. Also making a noise. Is my gears?

 

[mudmobeeler]

Pinon seal is leaking. Could be low enough that gears are making noise. Maybe not. Either way, check your fluid regularly and add as needed until you get it fixed.

 

[Kalums]

More than likely just the front axle pinion seal, couple hours to fix, you should check your gear oil tho. Make sure it's not low sometimes those seals leak like crazy but I personally haven't seen an axle go dry from that seal but in theory it could

 

[Papa Joe]

So maybe just a seal and gear oil? Any ideas on how much that might run me to fix the seal that is

 

[Canvas JK]

The minor rebuild kit which has the crush seal is about $150 or so. The biggest expense is finding a shop that does not charge you an arm and leg for labor.

 

[MarkW13]

Make sure your tires and drive line are balanced. Often out of balance components cause seal leaks.

 

[Papa Joe]

Ok guys I'll check all that out I appreciate all the input from everyone. thanks again!

 

[dwmgcs]

If it's just the seal, it will cost about $25 for the seal and all you need to do is drain the oil, disconnect the drive shaft at the pinion, remove the pinion yoke, pull the old seal, clean up the area and install a new seal, replace the pinion yoke and torque it down to 150 ft. lbs. and reconnect your drive shaft, pretty simple really if you have a good torque wrench available.

 

[Papa Joe]

Sounds like I should have all the tools. Too bad that gear oil smells like crap tho! Last time I washed all my rags and my washer smelled bad for about 2 - 3 weeks. Im throwing thise rags away this time.

 

[dwmgcs]

Sounds like I should have all the tools. Too bad that gear oil smells like crap tho! Last time I washed all my rags and my washer smelled bad for about 2 - 3 weeks. Im throwing thise rags away this time.

You may need a puller to get the pinion yoke out and when you reassemble, put some Halomar or silicone on the splines of the yoke to keep oil from seeping out between the splines and the yoke.

 

[JohnnyD]

You may need a puller to get the pinion yoke out and when you reassemble, put some Halomar or silicone on the splines of the yoke to keep oil from seeping out between the splines and the yoke.

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My flanges were solid needed puller, was afraid I'd do damage, did autozone it's free rental

 

[OverlanderJK]

If it's making a noise then it's probably the pinion bearing as well.

 

[Papa Joe]

5.13 G2 gears...done. They feel great. Shoulda done this a long time ago.