Jeep Wrangler Axle Seal Replacement (Dana 30 & 44 Axles)

Jeep Wrangler Axle Seal Replacement this procedure will cover most solid front axle Jeeps. These Dana 30 & Dana 44 axles that Jeep used are all very similar as far as how to replace the axle seals. These axles were used in many different Jeep models including the TJ, JK, & JL Wrangler, XJ Cherokee, and the ZJ Grand Cherokee.

To replace the seals in one of these axles the procedure is basically the same. You need to remove both wheel bearings and axles. Next, the differential cover needs to be removed and the ring gear and differential (carrier) needs to be removed. This will expose the seals. The seals are located inside the axle pumpkin. The seals can be driven out with a long pry bar and I installed my seals using a special press tool.

Here are the parts and tools that I used in this video:
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Axle Seal Install Tool (Dana 30 & 44): https://amzn.to/3vvwKEQ
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Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:36 Brake Disassembly
2:54 Wheel Bearing Removal
7:33 Axle Removal
8:35 Differential Cover Removal
10:00 Axle Locker Plug
12:39 Differential Removal
14:32 Seal Removal
15:40 Seal Install
17:38 Differential Install
18:50 Locker Plug Install
19:35 Differential Cover Install
20:31 Oil Fart
20:39 Axle Install
21:23 Wheel Bearing Intall
22:00 Brake Assembly
22:26 Outro
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