Dodge Ram 2500-3500 Rear Axle Seal Replacement

[@colleenoloughlin3970]

little tip. If you want to avoid the initial mess during disassembly I jack the side that I'm working on slightly higher than the other side so that the axle oil won't run out on the ground and make a mess.

[@coltongray3690]

The “Ugg’s Dugga is a technical measurement so you know it will be accurate” bit won you a subscriber. Keep up the great work!

[@JerryLee..]

Still recovering from Covid financially and this video gives me the confidence to save me about $600. Thanks man!!!

[@SEsGarage]

Any time!

[@billmea5593]

No grease in the bearings?

[@SEsGarage]

@@billmea5593 no, they’re lubricated with gear oil

[@juliusthomas5277]

I can’t believe they charge 600-700 for this

[@JerryLee..]

@@juliusthomas5277 especially now that I have done it. The majority of the time was spend cleaning the old oil and grime from the brakes.

[@LIFTSMITH]

Just found your video after an initial panic on how involved it was going to be for me to try to fix my newly discovered rear axle seal leak on my 2010 Ram 2500 driver side while replacing my parking and disc brakes. Very nicely done video on the instructions. Thank you sir.

[@tjdraman2616]

Actually, if you want to save the hassle of trying to pry the seal out like that, wiggle the outer bearing out then spin the nut back on 4-5 threads. Then pull the hub off gently. The inner bearing and seal will catch the nut and pop them right out for you.

[@kylehobie16]

Excellent video. You might suggest they check the gear oil in the differential afterwards.

[@JMJunkDumpDemo]

Just found my right rear leaking like a MOTHER-effer, brakes and wheel completely saturated with diff fluid. Found your video and EXTREMELY HAPPY that these axel shafts aren't held in the diff with clips from within. You rock, can't wait to fix this asap!

[@BigBrotherIsTooBig]

Great tutorial. Torque spec is 95 ft.lbs. for axle flange bolts. Manual also specifies use new bolts OR use removable loctite. If one feels so inclined to measure, end play is 1-10 thousandths.

[@mdmwelding3189]

My rear axle just started leaking great video bro give me all the information I needed

[@bobabooie6389]

Great video thanks. I had the shop doing a couple years ago cost me $700 and it's leaking again. After watching your video have enough confidence I could do it myself thanks and save a ton of money

[@onesicsrt]

Thanks for the video!! I appreciate it. Normally I use AllData for repair procedures if I don't already know it, but I bought my truck pre-owned and was unsure about R and R procedure for my leaking axle seal...AllData didn't go into too much detail so I figured I'd check here.

[@bobgeldof7515]

Thanks for the great video… my seal is leaking… shop wants to charge $285 to replace it…. I think I’ll give it the old college try with a 12 pack of barley pops, a case of brake clean and a couple rolls of towels!

[@rdspeedfab]

Thanks for this! I was thinking it was a huge c clip rear and I had to drain the center section to get the axle out. Glad that’s not the case.

[@kylelarochelle5916]

Wait so you don't haft to pull the diff cover to remove the axles? Im looking to do the seal, bearings etc on my 07 ram 3500 SRW. If I don't haft to pull the diff cover that makes my life easier

[@rdspeedfab]

@@kylelarochelle5916 nope! I thought so too. But it just unbolts

[@frontlinemedia4270]

You actually should put some grease on the seal lip and take 300 grit or a scotch bright pad and clean up the shaft....looking for any grooving, etc

[@taylorgarcia5246]

Exactly! Or else the new seal lip will have accelerated wear due to spinning around a rusty spindle.

[@VK9]

thanks for the video. i just did mine but I had to hammer the axke back on, new seak was suoer tight

[@SEsGarage]

Next time put a small amount of gear oil where the seal rides. Will help it slide on

[@scottdowney4318]

Some people will put grease on the bearings as the axle oil will not immediately get to these bearings. Other than doing that, you should fill the axle with the gear oil, then tilt the side you fixed down to the ground, and let it sit for a few minutes at an angle, that will let the gear flow down to these bearings and get some oil on them. I suppose another way to ensure the side bearings get plenty of oil is overfill the diff, let that sit or drive a tiny bit, then set the oil level back to normal.

[@MechanicalSymphony]

Big no, these are oil bath bearings oil will constantly flow between the axle and bearings. A coat of oil is good and even just getting to 20 mph will begin flowing into them. Grease will thicken the oil and make a mess of everything. Now I don't have experience with this though but I can't imagine grease in a diff equipped with a LSD will turn out well. Those have clutch discs inside or helical gears but depend on the oil to function correctly. Had an experience with a Honda that had the rear diff oil changed but they used an off brand oil, was clicking when doing tight turns. Hondas OEM oil has additives for the LSD and after it was filled it went away. A film of gear oil is enough.

[@scottdowney4318]

@@MechanicalSymphony I am not talking about grease packed, just a small amount of grease, and the dif oil will dissolve that as it works its way there.

[@ryanhart8090]

I like to use the rear bearing to do all the work to get the axle seal out. If you hit the bearing flush you won't hurt it.

[@ross9128]

All the parts should have been cleaned before reassembling the hub. Spraying brake clean into axle shaft and bearing contaminants the gear oil.

[@genarocastanon1908]

Great video man! Definitely helped me out 👌

[@chrismusson8765]

Thanks. Man. I've never done one. Video helped alot. 👍

[@timberwrightsvs480]

We've got a 2012 RAM 2500 CTD 4x4 here that's spent entirely too much of its life in an area that gets chemically-treated during the cold months. As I was working to change the shot rear brake rotors and calipers, I discovered that the e-drum brakes are literally falling apart, so I ordered a full e-brake assembly for both sides of the truck. As these e-brake assemblies come assembled, I'll be forced to remove the axle and the (presently healthy) hub to facilitate changing the e-brake assembly. What I'd like to know is whether or not you feel like the rear hub axle seal will stay intact during the hub removal? The seals are not leaking, at present, but I'm wondering about them staying healthy during removal and replacement of the hub. If you feel that it's just as easy to replace the rear axle seals while doing this job, I may just go ahead and replace them while I'm doing this, but I don't see the sense in spending the money if it isn't necessary. Thank you and please keep up the great video work. Liked and subscribed.

[@reloading123]

Thanks for the vid. Where do you see it leaking. I have moisture on the outside of the plate towards the diff.

[@SEsGarage]

You’ll see it mostly on the backing plate so yes, I’d say you have a leaking axle seal

[@frontlinemedia4270]

Looks like a great application for yamabond

[@justinreyes4134]

Great Video gave me the confidence I needed! thanks a lot

[@SEsGarage]

Any time! Please consider subscribing!!

[@manuelbetancourt8610]

So at the end you didn't count the turns to put the weasel in.....like you counted to take it out

[@troyd.521]

Would a 2014 2500 be the same disassembly? They changed to a 5 link in 2014 but I don’t know if the axles changed too.

[@SEsGarage]

I’m sure at the very least it’s similar. Most 2500 series trucks whether it’s Ford Chevy or dodge use a similar setup

[@troyd.521]

@@SEsGarage ok. Thanks! 👍🏻 I wasn’t sure if it had a full floating axle or if I would have to take the diff cover off and remove a clip to pull the axle out.

[@SEsGarage]

@@troyd.521 all you should have to do is pull off your hubcap and take a look at the hub if you have your axle shaft bolted to the hub it should be damn near identical to this job

[@dpasadena]

Thanks for the video! Totally helped me out

[@RaulAlvarado-q3x]

There’s specs on that nut like 22 foot pounds go back to the nearest hole I think is 22 double check it

[@mspeed1991]

Might be a dumb question but I'm about to do this on my 2002 - I need to refill the differential with gear oil after replacing the axle seals, right? Most of the videos I see end with putting the axle back in, but that doesn't seem like the job is "done". Thanks in advance!

[@SEsGarage]

Honestly, the amount of oil you loose through an axle seal is negligible. You can absolutely check the oil level of the differential and top off as necessary

[@mspeed1991]

@@SEsGarage Thanks! Mine has been leaking for a few weeks, not huge amounts but needs to get fixed. Is there a specific grease for the bearing or will standard Lowe's red heavy duty grease work?

[@bobabooie6389]

I have the black RTV silicone will that work?

[@familyvlogs8020]

Do you have a part number for the seal?

[@baytownkiller1]

Put link as to we're u bought the rear axle seal

[@daredareist]

Would you happen to have a part number for the seal ?! Also what year is this for ?

[@SEsGarage]

Unfortunately I do not. I purchased from advance auto, they had them in stock

[@onesicsrt]

AutoZone, Nation Seal, 710563

[@juliusthomas5277]

What are the torque spec on axel shaft seal? Would you recommend a small amount of lube on the new axel seal to ensure it seats properly?

[@onesicsrt]

Install hub bearing nut with Socket 8954 and tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) while rotating the hub (Fig. 19). Back off nut about 30° and align next hub nut key slot with axle tube key slot and install locking key NOTE: End play should be 0.025 - 0.25 mm (0.01 - 0.001 inch)

[@williamp6271]

What RTV did you use?

[@joshthomas7126]

Where did you find the outter axel seals? I've looked all over and am struggling to find them.

[@blitzpotatoqc7870]

same here, did you find it? if yes please HELPP

[@raivovam79]

Really grate video. Thank you!!

[@gaymargil6743]

No usa grasa para el rodamiento

[@matthewburkhart142]

Very helpful man thanks a grip!

[@SEsGarage]

Any time. Glad I could help! Consider subscribing!

[@roelsegura4807]

Will the setup be the same for my 08 Ram 3500 DRW ?

[@concealedchaos6877]

Did it end up being the same?

[@norbertobonilla2874]

Gracias amigo great video🙏💯💪

[@abbygarcia8377]

Does the truck need E BRAKES on OR OFF?

[@onesicsrt]

The brake rotor will not come off if the parking brake is activated. So the park brake has to be off.

[@kellykolnes1954]

How do you get the seal off the spindle when the steel part stays on . Lol road salt vehicles ain't that easy to fix n

[@EnriqueSanchez-ej8gx]

Great video! Thank you!

[@jonathanm505]

Part number? Just asking.

[@Neverquit275]

Nice Job Great Vid Keep it up!

[@donhegarty6905]

How do I check the level in the rear end been leaking for a while about to change seal

[@SEsGarage]

You would pull the fill plug and you should have some oil trickling out if at the correct level

[@donhegarty6905]

Okay thank you

[@estebanmartinez743]

good video it looks easy, thank you

[@manuelbetancourt8610]

Thank you for your video

[@northernlinendistributors3228]

do you refill the oil/lubricant into it after or at some point? The lubricant that you lost while you were disassembling the hub.

[@GoonDick]

Yes, you will check your differential level and add a little bit.

[@SEsGarage]

you lose such a small amount that its not really necessary. When taking turns and driving gear oil will make its way down the axle tubes and lubricate the wheel bearings

[@Liveunderleaves]

Great video

[@davidhesseltine1]

Well done , thank you

[@wildmantann]

Thank you

[@coreywhite127]

Great video bud!

[@SEsGarage]

Thanks man! Please consider subscribing!!

[@coreywhite127]

@@SEsGarage I just subscribed. I have a 2015 Dodge Ram 1500. The seal I pulled out is different than the one the auto parts place gave me. It looks like the one you have. Is it the right one?

[@SEsGarage]

@@coreywhite127 the 1500 uses a different rear axle than the 2500. So they probably sold you the wrong seal

[@coreywhite127]

@@SEsGarage I’m sorry. Autocorrect is the devil. Lol... My truck is a 2500 Mega Cab. The seal I pulled out of my truck is different than the one they gave me. It looks just like the one you have in your video. Oreilly calls it a wheel seal and not an axel seal. Is that the correct one? Thank for your help in advance.

[@SRMSPLAYER64]

Let me straight pipe the truck

[@SEsGarage]

When’re we doing it

[@SRMSPLAYER64]

@@SEsGarage ASAP !

[@SEsGarage]

@@SRMSPLAYER64 Send me whatever I need to buy and I’ll buy it

[@ademgun2329]

Hows everything now ? Leaking again ? Any issue?

[@SEsGarage]

We sold the truck a little over a year ago but all was well up until that point

[@ademgun2329]

@@SEsGarage thanks brother

[@williamleonardo8478]

Why did you not check the bearing forbidding check the bearing for pitting do it right put Mickey mouse check the bearing for pitting you were there

[@williamleonardo8478]

Wipe just a tip