Prepping for Front Axle Tear-Down

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CherokeeLiberty

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A few weeks ago when I installed my oil pan heater, I noticed my front axle is leaking oil out of each outer seal. I also have a bad bearing on the intermediate shaft (shocker). I have a couple decent paychecks coming my way, and also my tax return once I file everything, so I will be gathering parts and tools to do this job in the spring. I did a little searching, and I could not find a tool list. I'm just wondering what tools I am going to need for this job. Some recommended parts and methods would be appreciated, too.
 

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I'd only use Mopar seals. Replaced my driver's side one with a National brand one and it failed within a week, tried it again and packed grease in it too to keep the spring in place and it failed again. Had a shop put in a Mopar one and it seems ok now.

Otherwise, what I did for the driver's side one is take a flat chisel and deformed the old one from the out side....basically make it not a circle anymore. Then used a seal puller to pull it out. I've heard the passenger side one can be a little tricky.
 

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Thanks, I'll definitely get Mopar seals.

Are there any specialty tools I'll need? What size socket do I need for the hub?
 

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I used Spicer bearings and seals. (Omix-Ada supplies them.) No issues.

I had the carrier out of the housing, so it was easy to punch them out from the opposite side using a socket and long extension.
 

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