Need advise on rear differential seal
 

I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed. My rear
differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special needs I
should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC Larado.

Re: Need advise on rear differential seal
 

EAJ wrote:
> I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed. My rear
> differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special needs I
> should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC Larado.
Pretty straightforward
http://tinyurl.com/kmj2a

Re: Need advise on rear differential seal
 

EAJ wrote:
> I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed. My rear
> differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special needs I
> should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC Larado.
Pretty straightforward
http://tinyurl.com/kmj2a

Re: Need advise on rear differential seal
 

EAJ wrote:
> I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed. My rear
> differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special needs I
> should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC Larado.
Pretty straightforward
http://tinyurl.com/kmj2a

Re: Need advise on rear differential seal
 

"EAJ" <u23634@uwe> wrote in message news:6291f5fae0800@uwe...
> I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed.
> My rear differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special
> needs I should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC
> Larado.

There are special tools for this, although these can be fabricated at home,
or substituted with commonly available tools. An impact wrench on the
pinion nut, or a hammer on the yoke, can damage the bearings or chip the
ring and pinion. I think that a "Five Star" Dodge dealer service department
did this to me once, but they covered the part on warranty anyway. That is
why you would use a pinion yoke holder when loosening the nut, and a yoke
puller when removing the yoke. Overtightening can deform the crush sleeve
and destroy the pinion bearings.

This is in principle a simple job, but there are lots of ways to screw up.

Earle

Re: Need advise on rear differential seal
 

"EAJ" <u23634@uwe> wrote in message news:6291f5fae0800@uwe...
> I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed.
> My rear differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special
> needs I should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC
> Larado.

There are special tools for this, although these can be fabricated at home,
or substituted with commonly available tools. An impact wrench on the
pinion nut, or a hammer on the yoke, can damage the bearings or chip the
ring and pinion. I think that a "Five Star" Dodge dealer service department
did this to me once, but they covered the part on warranty anyway. That is
why you would use a pinion yoke holder when loosening the nut, and a yoke
puller when removing the yoke. Overtightening can deform the crush sleeve
and destroy the pinion bearings.

This is in principle a simple job, but there are lots of ways to screw up.

Earle

Re: Need advise on rear differential seal
 

"EAJ" <u23634@uwe> wrote in message news:6291f5fae0800@uwe...
> I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed.
> My rear differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special
> needs I should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC
> Larado.

There are special tools for this, although these can be fabricated at home,
or substituted with commonly available tools. An impact wrench on the
pinion nut, or a hammer on the yoke, can damage the bearings or chip the
ring and pinion. I think that a "Five Star" Dodge dealer service department
did this to me once, but they covered the part on warranty anyway. That is
why you would use a pinion yoke holder when loosening the nut, and a yoke
puller when removing the yoke. Overtightening can deform the crush sleeve
and destroy the pinion bearings.

This is in principle a simple job, but there are lots of ways to screw up.

Earle

Re: Need advise on rear differential seal
 

Earle Horton wrote:
>> I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed.
>> My rear differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special
>> needs I should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC
>> Larado.
>
>There are special tools for this, although these can be fabricated at home,
>or substituted with commonly available tools. An impact wrench on the
>pinion nut, or a hammer on the yoke, can damage the bearings or chip the
>ring and pinion. I think that a "Five Star" Dodge dealer service department
>did this to me once, but they covered the part on warranty anyway. That is
>why you would use a pinion yoke holder when loosening the nut, and a yoke
>puller when removing the yoke. Overtightening can deform the crush sleeve
>and destroy the pinion bearings.

When you referr to the crush sleeve are you talking about the seal? And do I
need to remove the cover or can this all be done from the front of the
differential under the Jeep? Can you tell me how I will know when I have
thightened the nut enough. And also will it be hard to pull the the yoke
without a yoke puller?
>
>This is in principle a simple job, but there are lots of ways to screw up.

>
>Earle

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Re: Need advise on rear differential seal
 

Earle Horton wrote:
>> I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed.
>> My rear differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special
>> needs I should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC
>> Larado.
>
>There are special tools for this, although these can be fabricated at home,
>or substituted with commonly available tools. An impact wrench on the
>pinion nut, or a hammer on the yoke, can damage the bearings or chip the
>ring and pinion. I think that a "Five Star" Dodge dealer service department
>did this to me once, but they covered the part on warranty anyway. That is
>why you would use a pinion yoke holder when loosening the nut, and a yoke
>puller when removing the yoke. Overtightening can deform the crush sleeve
>and destroy the pinion bearings.

When you referr to the crush sleeve are you talking about the seal? And do I
need to remove the cover or can this all be done from the front of the
differential under the Jeep? Can you tell me how I will know when I have
thightened the nut enough. And also will it be hard to pull the the yoke
without a yoke puller?
>
>This is in principle a simple job, but there are lots of ways to screw up.

>
>Earle

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Re: Need advise on rear differential seal
 

Earle Horton wrote:
>> I am pretty green when it comes to rear ends so any advise is needed.
>> My rear differential is leaking oil from the yoke. Is there any special
>> needs I should be aware of before I begin? I own a1996 jeep GC
>> Larado.
>
>There are special tools for this, although these can be fabricated at home,
>or substituted with commonly available tools. An impact wrench on the
>pinion nut, or a hammer on the yoke, can damage the bearings or chip the
>ring and pinion. I think that a "Five Star" Dodge dealer service department
>did this to me once, but they covered the part on warranty anyway. That is
>why you would use a pinion yoke holder when loosening the nut, and a yoke
>puller when removing the yoke. Overtightening can deform the crush sleeve
>and destroy the pinion bearings.

When you referr to the crush sleeve are you talking about the seal? And do I
need to remove the cover or can this all be done from the front of the
differential under the Jeep? Can you tell me how I will know when I have
thightened the nut enough. And also will it be hard to pull the the yoke
without a yoke puller?
>
>This is in principle a simple job, but there are lots of ways to screw up.

>
>Earle

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