Axle Empire

02/28/2025

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03/22/2024

03/22/2024

https://www.jeepforum.com/threads/right-front-axle-seal-replacement-on-95-yj.587971/

I need to replace the right front axle seal on my 1995 YJ. I have a Chilton manual. It is pretty much useless. Does'nt even show a seal much less how to replace it. I have replaced the hub/bearing assembly and had axle out but did not see where the seal is. Where is it? How do I replace it? What too...

01/11/2024

A bearing/seal rebuild and complete axle cleaning to remove all the metal, generally takes most of an entire day.....7 to 8 hours.
Disassemble everything.
1 Remove brakes
2 Remove panhard bar and anything in way of cover....
3 remove cover and drain
4 remove c clips OR unbolt c clip eliminators on outside of axle
5 remove carrier
6 remove driveshaft
7 remove yoke and drive out pinion
8 drive out all bearing races
9 clean out entire housing using solvent and brake cleaner. Use 4 foot brush on drill to dislodge all metal from the inside if axle tubes, and flush several
times.
10 cut bearing races off of carrier.
11 press pinion bearing off of pinion
12 drive in both new pinion races
13 press on both new carrier bearings
14 install lubricated front Pinion Bearing, and then new front seal
15 install old pinion shim and new inner pinion bearing on the pinion
16 install pinion in case and tighten nut while adjusting bearing preload to 18 in lbs rolling resistance.
17 lubricate carrier bearings and install carrier back into case making sure it has about .005 to .006 press fit.
18 clean off silicone from old c clip eliminators and outer axle surface.
19. Clean axles and re apply new silicone to c clip eliminator surfaces
20 re install axles and tighten c clip Elim bolts
21 clean cover
22 clean case where cover bolts
23 install cover
24 re install all rear components...panhard bar etc.
25 re install all brakes, etc. And wheels, and torque the lugs
26 pull differential plug and refill with oil.

So it's basically.... like 35 times as much work as a brake job.

But a general rebuild like that is about 825 labor. That might get you 3 - 45 minute brake jobs nowadays. But I feel that most people should hear the brakedown on how much work a rear axle rebuild is. And honestly, the only 2 other places within 35 minutes of us that do this rebuild correctly....or remotely correctly..... charge about 1200 to 1400

01/10/2024

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://bearingsize.info/&ved=2ahUKEwip2N29-dGDAxW_jYkEHURSBsUQFnoECBIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw107_025a3H_yK_vLT_DNMB

Bearings Catalogue Online dimensions and specification.

09/07/2023

https://www.randysworldwide.com/blogs/tales-from-the-tech-line-keeping-gears-cool-during-break-in

August 11, 2021 - 10:18 AM - Tech Question: I just installed your Yukon limited slip carrier and 3.42 ring and pinion in my GM 10 bolt. I’ve been breaking it in correctly. It’s been about 120 miles so far and it’s still hot to the touch. I can keep my hand on it for about a second or two.

04/27/2023

Crawlpedia is an off-road encyclopedia featuring a complete list of proper ring and pinion gear set up torque and backlash specs.

01/28/2023

https://www.differentials.com/technical-help-2/set-up-specs/

Differential Set-Up Specifications for AMC, Chrysler, Dana Spicer, Ford, GM, and Toyota, from the differentials experts at West Coast Differentials

01/24/2023

https://www.yellowbullet.com/threads/standard-vs-pressure-fed-sold-roller-lifters-on-the-street.621544/

Street/strip application, which roller lifters will live? Bullet says that as long as spring pressures are kept in the 250/650 area and the cam has a milder lobe, standard roller lifters without pressure oiling to the needles will be fine. What has been the experience of those on here? The...

01/18/2023

https://www.markwilliams.com/bulletproof-12-bolt.html

Mark Williams Enterprises is an industry leading manufacturer of drag race axles, drive shafts, brakes, modular rears, rear end housings, thirdmembers, and chassis components.