differential pinion seal replacement, Jeep Wrangler TJ, DIY

[@r.a.barrera876]

Awesome instructions! Guys down at the parts store looked at me cross eyed when I asked for a gear puller. When I told them what I was doing they weren't much help and lent no tools so I had to get creative. I was nervous but after watching you do this at least 30 times I felt like I had it down. Easy finding what I needed from Morris as well. Thanks again brother! 2005 TJ Sport pinion seal DIY job done!

[@ehammond777]

This is a FANTASTIC video. I watched it over and over to memorize each step. I am a computer programmer and don't often tackle auto repair jobs. But this video gave me the confidence to do it. Thanks a bunch. Keep up the good work.

[@wyldeshot]

I’m in IT too but decently handy. Based on this video I think I’m going to tackle this job in my garage. Was it as easy at it looked?

[@johnwells4612]

Thanks for the well made video! I really liked that it was straight to the point and I didn't have to listen to an additional 5 min of cursing or discussion on your favorite beer. Made the job easy!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

John Wells F'n High Life. Boom done. Jeep On!

[@AlexBeau]

Write-ups are great, but this is far easier to understand than most write-ups are. Thank you so much!

[@vhugolobo17]

That's what I'm talking about! great video, simple to the point. we definitely need more jeep videos like this on for TJ

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Be sure to subscribe. I have a bunch of them. Jeep On!

[@1divemaster1]

Thanks man, you explained it so that we could all understand it and DO it. Jeep on!

[@niner09]

Great video. Perfect angle & lighting and could see everything. Great editing, thanks for not blabbing on for several minutes in the beginning like the others do.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Funny, this is one of my older videos and I think it could have been shorter. I agree that most people want the process and don't need the opinion but some of the most popular how to channels are more entertainment than information so who knows. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@ducdaveduc]

Nice video - thanks for shortening it up and narrating afterward!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Disco Dave It does make a difference. Glad you liked it.

[@larryschuler6310]

Just did this on my 2014 Jeep Wrangler,was a fairly easy job,but it shouldn’t have leaked as I just paid $3000.00 for a regear,found out they didn’t put no rtv gasket sealer on the outer seal and this is what they specialize in,time to change shops

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Or just DIY. Jeep On!

[@barricadegarage5361]

C clamp over the u joint caps. Genious!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

BARRICADE GARAGE Or tape. Jeep On!

[@chanandler.bong16]

Exactly the info I needed so I can change the seal on my 97 TJ. Loved the commentary...especially about the drip pan. I'm now a subscriber...

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

ply72rr Glad it helped. Jeep On!

[@dazza3]

did you use the same part number from the vid?

[@GregoryTheTerribleEater]

Doing this job today on rear diff. No way I'd be confident enough to do it without this video, thank you! One thing that has been odd is I didn't have to use a puller to get the yolk off and the diff started leaking as soon as I got it out. Hadn't even touched seal yet.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Hmmn. Well I hope it works well. Jeep On!

[@texascopter7997]

Ok completed- my first pinion seal .. Thnx for the kicka$$ tutorial!

[@wrightconnection]

Great video, same procedure for a chevy astro van, I guess they are pretty much all the same. I'm buying a torque wrench tomorrow! Thanks for the help. It makes a big difference to us working guys who can't afford to pay someone else to do what we can do ourselves thanks to people like you.

[@josephmfrederick3459]

That was an AWESOME video tutorial. Thanks. Preforming this job this weekend.

[@maddiesdaddie76]

Thank you! Very helpful. I tackle mine in two days.

[@itunesify]

Excellent video. I’m getting ready to install my spartan locker and I’m gonna do this at the same time.

[@secondmailing]

I just did mine today. Longest part was to take the seal out. Bought a clutch electric impact and it did wonders. I don't have a gear puller but I do have a rubber mallet lol. This video helped allot!! Thank you.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Very cool. I have always wanted one of those electric impacts. If you think a rubber mallet is cool, get yourself a dead blow. I use that thing all the time.

[@TheCzechmate007]

Excellent video, my ZJ needs this job, you helped me to decide to do it myself, very easy to follow instructions pretty straightforward... Thank you!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Cool. Jeep On!

[@PinoyBBQ]

Nice vid..keep up the good work. I feel confident about doing this myself now!

[@jeep146]

Just finished replacing the seal and drive shaft. I ended up using a a screwdriver to bend the lip of the old seal to remove it. I cleaned the shaft before installing a new seal. I bought a factory seal $30.00 it has lube around the seal. Someone posted using a piece of wood with a hole drilled, tap the seal just to hold it in place, then use the board on the seal using the hammer. Doesn't damage the metal. I used the same board to lightly tap the yoke as I tightened the nut. 1996 XJ SE.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Jeep Cherokee Cool. Jeep On!

[@greggtempleton6872]

thanks for sharing your pinion seal replacement. Got the same issue on my Dana 30. Now that its warmer in the NE, its time to start more upgrades and sealing up leaks.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Gregg Templeton Yeah, I need to do ball joints next but I have a couple of other projects to complete. New videos on the way. Jeep On!

[@skkfor]

Well done -and many thanks for taking the time to make and share the vid. Watched your vid a few times (yup, I'm a fast learner like that) and now I'm ready to do my TJ this weekend.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Jeep On!

[@gonzosierra1]

Thanks again. Your videos are informative and well done. Give us all the jeep maintenance project videos you can muster up. "Jeep On!"

[@MultiMonitor]

Loved the commentary, funny like the Red Green show. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

+Michael “Mike” Breton And to the rest of you, thanks for watching. On behalf of myself and Harold and the whole gang up here at Possum Lodge... keep your stick on the ice.

[@nathansmith389]

Great video!! Just got done with my 02 TJ. Took me a while considering they gave me the wrong seal at first and that old seal was a pain to pry out... Thanks!!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Yeah, as you saw, mine didn't want to come out either. Glad it helped. Jeep On!

[@Exocartonic]

thanks for the video I just replaced the pinion seal on my xj's dana 30 axel your video helped a lot.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

+Exocartonic Very cool. Jeep On!

[@davouchi1]

love the video mate! im going to be doing it on my Surf this weekend and i feel a lot more confident after watching this. Cheers from The Land Down Under

[@jeepin4life]

thank you for the video man...very helpful i would not have thought to mark each piece (driveshaft, yolk, nut) before taking it off. gotta do this for both my front and back on my 2000 tj

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Yeah, it's especially important on the nut. If you put it back in the same place, the torque on the crush washer should be the same. Jeep On!

[@joeicehockey]

Mine started to leak. Thanks for making it an easy thing for us to do.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Jeep On!

[@LeonFickett]

Great video. Thanks man, i don't have an impact OR a gear puller but I'm going to attempt this job on my XJ tomorrow.

[@MadMonk67]

Thanks for making this video. I'm going to replace my pinion seal when I convert my WJ's rzeppa front driveshaft to a double-cardan/u-joint setup and this takes a lot of the uncertainty out of the process.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Yes. The part # for the seals might be different, but the process is the same. Do your front one first so you get good at it, then film changing the rear and share.

[@76biggdogg]

Great tutorial! Gotta do mine on my Cherokee Sport. Jeep Wave coming at ya ! 👋👋

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Yeah, mine was on the ground in park. I can't think of any reason to remove the wheels or axles. I like the parking brake idea just in case.

[@dj1encore]

I got under the Jeep and noticed that the seal is only leaking between the yoke and the seal, best guess is that it is either damaged or has a larger ID than the yokes OD. Good thing is that the seals are

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Crazy. I changed mine at 92K and suspected it had been replaced before. Been wondering if I should be checking u-joints and slip joint or something. I feel another video coming on. Jeep On!

[@Ramn8tr]

Very informative and detailed. Thank you for this video tutorial. Subscribed for sure.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Cool thanks. Mark that nut. putting it back the same gets the torque right.

[@iamcoachjuan]

Thank you for this 👍 about to do this rite now 🙏

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Jeep On!

[@andypalmer7330]

Nice little video you made. Thank you, it was very helpful.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

I have always used repairs that require a tool I don't have as an excuse to buy them. That stuff adds up over 25 years. Good Luck! Film it and share. And mark that nut, you don't want to over or under tighten.

[@jeremiahhebner8593]

Simple and to the point, thanks for the video

[@4WheelingBrian]

Awesome video man! Just did this to my 99 XJ and you helped a lot!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Glad it helped. Jeep On!

[@doggiepoopie73]

Great instructional. Keep them coming plse.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Glad you liked it. Unfortunately my camera and computer are very out of date. Hopefully soon I'll update and start making videos again.

[@JDemasi]

great video i feel much better about doing this now

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

joe demasi And I feel better that you feel better. Jeep On!

[@dj1encore]

I did lube, wiped a little diff oil on it, put rtv on the od. I wonder if the nut iOS loose or it is leaking between the pinion and the yoke ? I'll get under and take. Better look. Thanks for the good post.

[@cheapestwhips2010]

My jeep started leaking today.. thanks for the info

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Jeep On!

[@SirThunderPants]

Found it with your description. Thanks again.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

It is related. You have to have tight joints (rod ends and ball joints) then proper alignment. The slop in your tie rod end is allowing a wheel to toe out or in which steers the car. You compensate by turning the wheel. I did tie rods and alignment on my old Ford F150. Wish I had filmed that. It is not that hard. Keep Googling. Somebody had to do a good video of it.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Yes, same process except you might not replace the seal or change the fluid. Actually, once you get the yoke out, I'd be tempted to put it in a vice and try to drill out that broken bolt from the back side.

[@zachlaurence227]

Awesome video thank you for all the help!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Glad to help.

[@kevinmamuscia9510]

Thank you very much for this video! Made this job seem much easier! Thank You

[@snickerdoodle1361]

Great video, and the camera work is perfect. Also, thanks for not being a beer guzzling potty mouth like some others are. I guess they need to strut that to make people think they're cool.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Glad you liked it. I try to get as much information in as I can in the shortest videos. This video is one of my older ones and I like to think my new ones are more efficient. Jeep On!

[@dj1encore]

Fantastic video, I followed and did mine, it is now leaking I fear that I tightened the nut 1 turn too little :(. not sure why it would leak after being replaced.

[@anesthesiadreamin]

Great video thanks for taking the time to make and post it

[@MOST338]

Thanks wwwCARSSUCKcom this exactly what i was looking for!!!!!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Ruben Lopez Cool. Jeep On!

[@secondmailing]

Ya the mallet is part of my recovery kit lol. I have been wanting to get one but it always slips my mind.

[@ManicMaximus]

This video is gonna save me a bunch of money thanks

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Chevy Astro, wooo! Hopefully it's a 1st generation w/ AWD a lift kit and some Super Swampers. That would make a good video. ;)

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Not necessarily. It could be a cut seal. Try replacing it once. If the leak comes back, then you will have to inspect further.

[@holyteejful]

thanks, also a great vid for the wobble. Definitely have some worn out bushings where the tire rod connects to wheel mount... also should mention my jeep pulls to the right on a straight road and have turn my steering wheel to the left to compensate. would this be a steering shaft problem, or alignment or part of the tire rod issue?

[@LiveWhereYouPark]

Great video. Can you tell me how i would align the yoke correctly if i am installing a new one? I bought a jeep with no front driveshaft or yoke and a shot differential. So i am replacing both. Thanks!!!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

+Salvaged Stitch I know I make a big deal about it, but it doesn't really matter. If it did, they would make one spline wider. I like to run mine 45 degrees out. That way they are bending at different times. Jeep On!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Mine didn't. I am guessing that whatever is making the noise (my guess is bearing) is what causes your pinion shaft to run out of true and leak. Inspection time. Film and share, please.

[@JB-bi5vt]

Excellent and thorough!! Nice vid thanks

[@edpvideo]

When I try to loosen the pinion nut the yoke turns with it. How can I prevent that to get the nut off?

[@andrewmontgomery1763]

use an impact gun like in the video.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

edpvideo If you don't have an impact gun, try it with the wheels on the ground and blocked, or hold the pinion with large crescent or pipe wrench or channel locks. Or, drill two wholes in a long pieve of angle iron and bolt it to the u-joint holes off to one side so you can still get on the pinion nut. Let us know what worked for you.

[@edpvideo]

I am trying to remove the rear pinion seal so had rear tires in the ground. Manual trans was in first with parking brake on. Mine is pretty rusted so I went out tonight and bought an impact wrench to use with a friends compressor. Hope it works. It is a Midwest classic and everything under this thing is held together with rust. Your video makes it look so easy. Just as long as I can get this nut to break free.

[@edpvideo]

By the way. What type of marker are you using that will mark on greasy surfaces?

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

edpvideo It is common to use a thread lock compound on these nuts. You might try heat.

[@pearlburbee4714]

We are looking for a video to remove the front pinion seal for a 2002 Jeep Liberty. Do you know where we can find one? thank you

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

You can do it without an impact. You will just need something to hold the yoke like a large pair of channel lock pliers or a pipe wrench. As for the gear puller I'd have to say maybe. It depends on how tight the yoke fits your pinion. You might be able to make your own. Drill three holes in some angle iron, bolt through the outer holes to the yoke and use a nut and bolt in the center to jack the yoke away from the pinion. Or use this an excuse to go buy that gear puller you always wanted. :)

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Actually I have an oil change pit in my garage, not a lift. But yeah, it does make it easier.

[@4x4American]

good vid, nice and straightforward

[@beboboymann3823]

Great video. Going to tackle this myself when warmer weather arrives. There seems to be a lot of disagreement on the preload/crush sleeve topic. Am I missing something? Isn't preload obtained with an inch pound torque wrench for the pinion rotation NOT loaded with the weight of ring gear/carrier/axles assembly? Any preload reading obtained with the assembly intact is going to be way too much torque.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Yes, you would have to remove axles to start over. This video assumes that if you put the nut back in the same spot, it will be just as tight as it was.

[@gonzosierra1]

hey, I have a Jeep 2002 Wrangler. both the pinion seal the front and rear leaking. Is the process the same for the rear that is the front pinion seal replacement?

[@pedrog4221]

Hello, on second 2:02, what tool used you???, where I can to buy??, do you have part number??. Thanks

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Google steering wheel puller.

[@pedrog4221]

Thanks

[@runandgun41]

Does the pinion seal make a rotational noise when its going bad?my 99cherokee has a slight drip leak and im hearing a rotational noise.any sugestions.thanks

[@karostaro4779]

wouldn't you have to put the nut on the thread in exactly in the same place it came off to get the lines to line up exactly the same?

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Karo Staro As long as you don't turn the nut around, it will always start in the same place. There is only one thread.

[@manueliii4721]

Thank for making a excellent video! But I have a question I keep seeing the people using Barak cleaner on the intro there gear housing.I have mix feelings about that because I fell like there may be some Residue from The break Cleaner That can write down the gear oil Like to know what your opinion on that is. Also other say use RTF to make Gasket And to wait 1 hour before twerking down The cover not sure what type of gasket material you used But I seen that you didn't wait Anytime to tighten down Your cover boats if you would could you tell me what kind of seal that is and do I need to wait an hour before talking it down thanks for your time and actually video

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Look for "harmonic balancer puller."

[@jakeedge9513]

I have a 95 toyota tacoma 4x4, I plan on tackling this myself this week. I think I have most of it down, but have been told a few diff. things... How do I manage the tires? I've been told I have t take the tires and axle off?? but most vids I see its just jacked up? So can I get away with it jacked up with e brake on? I just got to make sure the tires don't spin right?

[@liquidfluidity8061]

Having some seal issues. I replaced u joints and figured I'd replace the leaking seal while I was there. Marked and installed everything just as it came off. Replaced the yoke also since the old one was scored pretty bad. Anyway, 3 seals later....still leaking. Suggestions? It's leaking around the yoke/seal contact area. One other question, is there supposed to be a washer between the out pinion bearing and the base of the yoke? Need some ideas.....Great video by the way

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

It sounds like you have more serious problems, or someone replaced the seal before you and got the torque wrong on your pinion. Also, if you changed the yoke, the mark the nut method may not work since the yokes could be a different height. You might want to start over with the more complete method of replacing the crush washer, pulling the axles and setting the pre-load drag. I don't have that video but I am sure others do. Jeep On! ps. cure all front end wobbles before you can expect that seal to last. Jeep On!

[@liquidfluidity8061]

I think I have figured out the Issue. I have noticed a few D35s using a slinger between the seal and the bearing. Not sure if it's just for the Trak Loc set ups or some other reason. I have a new seal and slinger coming. When I torqued the nut down the first time, I measured what it took to get to the original mark. 196-200 ftlbs, which factory spec is 200. I'll post back after I get parts reinstalled

[@tonystark4635]

I have to do this on my XJ.... Thankyou!! :)

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Jeep On!

[@tylersinclair5028]

I don't understand how marking the nut does anything? In order for it to be truely in the same spot, you'd have to mark where the nut is at the very last thread before you take it off as well, so you could start the nut in the same place it came off.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Unless you flip the nut over, it will always start in the same place. There is only one thread in a nut, therefor only one place to start.

[@ryanjndd]

awesome video thanks. does all this info apply to the yoke coming off the rear axle? i have a 98 tj and i was replacing the u joints and broke a nut off on one of the caps. so now i need to replace the yoke...

[@andrewtolo]

Jnburch.. its a Seal. Its only job is keeping fluid from escaping the differential. If you hear a loud howling noise coming from the rear of the jeep and you look under and it looks like the diff is covered in gear oil, theres a good chance that seal blew and driving a vehicle around wasted all the gear oil and smoked the differential.

[@abordercollie1]

Thank you !! Well done and to the point . .

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Jeep On!

[@holyteejful]

Great vid, definitely have to take care of the diff... ive been trying to read up on a problem Im having with some serious wheel wobble, also got some serious camber wear on my front tires. any diagnosis? where should I look to find/fix any potential problems? (newbie mechanic) :)

[@carfixer1ify]

Great video !! thanks man!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Wrench on!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

It can't be much different from a Wrangler or a Chevy or a Ford. Maybe different sized sockets but the process is pretty universal. Just mark the nut so you get the same torque.

[@manueliii4721]

On the RTF gasket some say and you say black would you please tell me what the difference is thanks sorry for asking so many questions just want to get it right I learned a lot from your video

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

I believe the Permatex web site describes each of their products.

[@thestig572420]

So this should be similar to doing the seal In a 96 Cherokee with five speed rite ? Great vid enjoyed it thanks

[@SirThunderPants]

Is it possible to do this if I don't have an impact gun or a gear puller?

[@texascopter7997]

Awesome vid- gonna tackle it Monday ... Any reason not to have front end off the ground ? Thnx

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

If you jack only the front, more lube will run out when you remove the yoke and seal. Jeep On!

[@jorgenoneya5382]

What if you are replacing it with a brand new yolk? Do you torque it the same by marking the threads with a paint pen? Thank you

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

No. New yolk will be slightly different in size so you will have to remove axles and set the drag with a new crush washer.

[@nwtrekker4870]

Great video! My question is: I have a leaky rear pinion seal on my 89 XJ (Dana 35). It had been replaced once already, but I'm not sure whether or not they torqued the yoke nut back to the original spot. They couldn't remember if they marked the nut. Is there a way to tell if it was done correctly? I guess too loose and you have shaft end-play. Too tight and ???. With that in mind, when I replace the seal, how would I know if it's torqued correctly? Would measuring the pinion/ring gear backlash be useful?

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

To do it right, you need to pull the axles and cover, drain the fluid, get a new crush washer, then tighten the nut until the pinion drags to 10 inch pounds. It would take another video to show that process. Or you could fudge it with the fluid and axles in but the in lbs setting would be a guess. On the other hand, thousands of people have just rammed them back together with an impact. It all depends on how particular you are. Your not going to get play, your just going to either run it too tight and wear prematurely or risk the nut coming loose.

[@america1st82]

Great vid...1 question, doesn't the crush sleeve and nut need replaced when you do the seal? or does marking it work just fine...no slop or leaks? getting ready to do this on my 98 but get different opinions on if marking the nut and yoke is good enough or if you need to redo the preload...

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

This is heavily debated in the comments below. If you trust that this is the original seal and/or the pinion pre-load has not been messed up by a previous disassembly, then mark the nut and pinion and put it back to the same spot and you will end up with the same pre-load. This video was made four years ago and that seal is still performing well. Jeep On!

[@america1st82]

I was told the same by some old timer mechanics but I saw this vid and wanted to ask, and that seal has been holdin up just fine for 4 years?...I am more confident now hearin that!! so the part number you have listed will work in my 98 dana 30?

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Yes. Have at it. Jeep On!

[@freshpear9493]

Great tutorial bro! Would you happen to know offhand if this could be used to do a JK pinion replacement? Thanks!

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Preston Broussard Yes, they are all basically the same. Just mark the nut and put it back in the same spot so you get the torque right. It doesn't hurt to locktight the nut too.

[@JoeMilillo]

thanks a lot for the video..my yolk just went to pieces under my 97 while on the freeway. Need to replace my ujoint and front yolk...#jeepprobz

[@abcdefg8059]

Would it not be better to use a small off cut of steel pipe to knock the seal in instead of hitting the seal with a hammer ?

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Sure, or a large socket. Good idea.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Ouch. Did you lube the inside of the seal before putting it on? You can tear them. If you figure it out, let us know.

[@jnburch]

could a busted differential pinion seal cause any vibration or sound while accelerating? Ive got an 05 and started having problems yesterday so Im trying to trouble shoot so i don't have to take it in to get it looked at.

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Doubt it. Sorry.

[@JR-Army-Veteran-Conservative]

Check your mounts and springs.

[@PointBeing]

Hey there, I followed your procedures on this job for my 99 wrangler tj(Dana 30 front axel) but neglected to mark the nut before removing it. I did take note that 2 or three threads were showing so when putting it back on I impacted the nut down to where about 2 or 3 treads were showing. What would be that nuts torque spec? I am a bit worried about over or under tightening it. Also I originally marked the case, yoke and drive shaft with paint but the mark on the case rubbed off so I put the yoke back on in about the same position I took it off. Will being off a bit cause any issue? If I am not back on exactly the same way, I am dang neart the same position. My main worry is over or under tightening that nut. I don't do a ton of 4x4 driving but do 4high in snow or driving in other wet/slippery conditions. I appreciate your advice and help. Thanks! (great video(s) by the way!)

[@user-nq5rd4ck5z]

Matt Holloway hmmm. Technically it's all about preload on the pinion. to do it right you would buy a new crush washer, pull the axles, and torque it until you have the correct amount of drag on the pinion. That being said, millions of people have just run it back on with an impact and been ok. Maybe take the nut off and reinstall with thread locker, then monitor for noise and wear. You could change the diff fluid occasionally checking for metal in the fluid or uneven wear on the gears. I would probably wheel the crap out of it and dare it too break. Anything can be fixed.

[@neon922]

Thank you sir! huge help