Jeep JK Wrangler Front Axle Shaft Removal & Replacement

[rinkishjk]

the bearing/hub unit to the knuckle

A couple tool company's make a specific special tool for this, but u can do the same thing using a small extension on the three 13mm 12pt bolts that hold the unit bearing to the knuckle. U put the socket and extension on the bolt, and start the engine and turn the wheel to wedge the extension against the axle, and use the power steering force to push the hub out of the knuckle.
If u use a puller on the hub u will separate the unit bearing, and then u will need a new one.

 

[rinkishjk]

Just like this... thanks kray.jk for the pic.

 

[07rub]

i was planing on getting the slide hammer from work and with the axle nut still on so it keeps everything together and slightly pull on it

 

[07rub]

Just like this... thanks kray.jk for the pic.

thanks!!!! will try that when i get home

 

[07rub]

Worked like a charm!!!!!

 

[Ronyyo]

Driving without axle shaft ???

Is it possible to keep on driving if I take the axle shaft off?,
Will the oil from the differential come out?
Is there a way to drive without the shaft?

 

[wayoflife]

Is it possible to keep on driving if I take the axle shaft off?,
Will the oil from the differential come out?
Is there a way to drive without the shaft?

Stick a sock or rag in the axle tube and you're good to go for a while.

 

[Krieger]

Thanks for the write up. Question, is it about the same or easier for the rear?

 

[wayoflife]

Thanks for the write up. Question, is it about the same or easier for the rear?

Got a write-up for that too:

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?5162-Rear-Axle-Shaft-Removal-amp-Installation-Write-Up

 

[Serg5000]

Got a write-up for that too:

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?5162-Rear-Axle-Shaft-Removal-amp-Installation-Write-Up

You ask, you shall receive.

 

[Krieger]

Got a write-up for that too:

http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?5162-Rear-Axle-Shaft-Removal-amp-Installation-Write-Up

Thank you very much!

 

[NTXRUBICON]

Thx for the write up. The photos are fine. I've started a 3-ring binder for common field repairs I'll carry with me and this one will be in it for sure.:yup::thumb:

Great thread!
This is a good idea!


I've seen miles and miles of Texas

 

[NV375]

Thx for the write up. The photos are fine. I've started a 3-ring binder for common field repairs I'll carry with me and this one will be in it for sure.:yup::thumb:

Thanks for the idea.

 

[cozdude]

Thanks for this write up eddie! im about to instal my new shafts this weekend.

question about the shaft guide. im not sure if it came out when i took my broke shaft out on the trail. how far down the axle tube does this usually sit? also is any grease needed on the end of the shaft when installing? i was watching a RCV video on the install and they put a little grease on the end before install. just want to make sure casue if so iwill just put a tiny bit of the red grease i use for my ball joints and control arms.

 

[OverlanderJK]

Thanks for this write up eddie! im about to instal my new shafts this weekend.

question about the shaft guide. im not sure if it came out when i took my broke shaft out on the trail. how far down the axle tube does this usually sit? also is any grease needed on the end of the shaft when installing? i was watching a RCV video on the install and they put a little grease on the end before install. just want to make sure casue if so iwill just put a tiny bit of the red grease i use for my ball joints and control arms.

The guide sits on the end of the shaft where it tapers off. And you don't need grease.

 

[wayoflife]

Thanks for this write up eddie! im about to instal my new shafts this weekend.

question about the shaft guide. im not sure if it came out when i took my broke shaft out on the trail. how far down the axle tube does this usually sit? also is any grease needed on the end of the shaft when installing? i was watching a RCV video on the install and they put a little grease on the end before install. just want to make sure casue if so iwill just put a tiny bit of the red grease i use for my ball joints and control arms.

The plastic guide can be anywhere in the housing being that it was originally on the shaft. Just take a flashlight and point it down the tube and you will see it. A metal coat hanger will help to get it out. As far as grease on the splines go, it really isn't needed but if anything, I'd use a bit of gear oil instead as that's what they'll get bathed in anyway.

 

[cozdude]

The guide sits on the end of the shaft where it tapers off. And you don't need grease.

The plastic guide can be anywhere in the housing being that it was originally on the shaft. Just take a flashlight and point it down the tube and you will see it. A metal coat hanger will help to get it out. As far as grease on the splines go, it really isn't needed but if anything, I'd use a bit of gear oil instead as that's what they'll get bathed in anyway.

awesome, thank you both very much! i will let you guys know how the install goes :yup:

 

[cozdude]

Is this to much open space?



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[cozdude]

I feel like I should be pulling the dust shield off of the stock shaft


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[wayoflife]

LOL!! As if the dust shield really did anything to keep water, mud or anything else out of your axle tubes. You'll be fine. If anything, you can get axle tube seals but really, they aren't really necessary :yup: