How-To Replace the Rear Hub Oil Seal on Dodge Ram

[@synergizerer21]

Bravo! I like the video. Short, easy to follow and no horrific music playing in the background. Bonus points for not pulling out some 37/94ths 17 point dealer only special socket designed to mate to a serialized dealer only torque wrench. My 12 2500 needs a new rear seal according to the oil change shop. Seeing you do it in your driveway gives me hope of doing the same. After that I will move on to replacing the entire front end steering assembly, replacing the steering box seals, a full tranny service and replacing the exhaust manifold bolts that snapped off... again. Every day I walk out of the house and see yet another puddle of fluid under this truck. It makes me hope that it would catch fire or be struck by lightning and go away. Then I put it in 4wd or load something stupidly heavy in it I cant help but love it all over again.

[@AdventureRig]

Haha thanks for watching! I hope your numerous projects go well.

[@patrickpottinger3250]

Well done! I really appreciate you doing this video. You just saved me time and money. New subscriber.

[@AdventureRig]

Patrick Pottinger Thanks for watching Patrick! We review a lot of outdoor gear on the channel but there are videos aimed at the tow vehicle as well. We appreciate the sub and support.

[@repairvehicle]

That's awesome info and best gear oil Money can buy.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@calevel]

great video tutorial, it served me well. Thanks!

[@AdventureRig]

calevel florida you bet and thanks for watching.

[@travistexian]

Awesome video, very clear and helpful instruction...

[@AdventureRig]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@washingtond.sastor2059]

Great job. Liked all the little extras. Perfect tutorial. Keep it up.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for the compliments and for watching!

[@rpfl5586]

Great video. Very helpful Thank you. My whole seal stayed on the axle when I took of the drum hub. I tapped off the seal. The new seal I tapped in the hub but if I pull it real hard by hand I can pull it out. Is that normal? How tight should that seal be in there? Thanks

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching. You shouldn't be able to pull the seal out by hand. It's a pretty tight fit.

[@rihamy2nd]

The guy in this video works at a dealership and says many times you can pull them out with your hand and demonstrates at :45 seconds into the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrUpIuOZd11pck When I did mine, I was able to pull the old ones out by hand. And given the price of the seals and the way they’re designed, I bought the tool he uses in the video to install the new ones.

[@rihamy2nd]

The pup playing with the block of wood was priceless:)

[@AdventureRig]

@@rihamy2nd Great thanks!

[@MitchellCampbell-f7x]

Hello, I have a 2016 Ram 3500 dually and I notice gear oil like sitting in my rim. Almost look like it’s leaking from the axle shaft. Was wondering any advice on how to repair or might have idea where the leaks coming from….

[@AdventureRig]

I would suspect that it's the rear seal in the wheel. Replacing the seal should fix your issue (as done in this video).

[@jasona7726]

Honestly amazes me u didn't pre load, or torque anything to spec

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Jason!

[@jacklewis9050]

Love your dog ❤

[@AdventureRig]

He was a great dog! He passed away last August and left an enormous hole in our hearts.

[@wildhorse192001]

Would this be the same thing wrong with my 2012 2500 Cummins 4x4 I wonder? Gear oil all over the inside side wall of my tire, pretty bad

[@AdventureRig]

wildhorse192001 Yes I would assume. That’s exactly what my symptom was as well.

[@wildhorse192001]

Adventure Rig thank ya sir, when I get the seal I should be able to tell for sure

[@AdventureRig]

wildhorse192001 Thanks for watching!

[@wildhorse192001]

Adventure Rig my pleasure sir, very informative video, thank you for posting

[@minordetailsllc1581]

Thanks! That was exactly what I was looking for!

[@AdventureRig]

You bet and thanks for watching!

[@mjhucks]

Great video, I need to do wheel bearing replacement on my 15 power wagon

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Michael.

[@benitomarungo4902]

my favorite part.. 6:53

[@AdventureRig]

Haha he always steals the show. Appreciate you watching.

[@PaulG304]

That’s exactly what I was looking for.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@dadicushunterus7950]

Thanks for the vid! Wish I could post some pictures of the mess I had to go through. Can you do a vid on how to replace the parking cable endlink attachment and brake shoes?

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Dadicus. It can definitely make a mess if you're not ready for it or if it's windy. I wouldn't be able to make a video like that for quite some time but it's a great idea!

[@bobhare499]

excellent video and instructions.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks Bob appreciate you watching.

[@TheColbert18]

Is this the same procedure essentially with a non-dually of the same generation

[@AdventureRig]

Yeah you bet.

[@TheColbert18]

Thanks

[@manuelbetancourt8610]

Very good video...thank you.

[@AdventureRig]

Glad you liked it!

[@mikegoodman447]

Tip. To get oil to the bearing drive the truck into a steep ditch and let the oil gravity feed over to the dry bearings. Then you know for sure you have plenty of oil in the hub.

[@AdventureRig]

Mike Goodman Great tip mike!

[@patrickwolf4505]

What was the torque spec and why didnt you say to mark where the nut is in the beginning of the video, not after we remove it

[@AdventureRig]

I'm not sure off hand what the torque spec is. Marking the nut is not mandatory but it can be helpful...I suppose it was an afterthought for me. Thanks for watching.

[@stevewill1940]

@@AdventureRig the torque spec is 22 ft lbs at the hub nut then back off 30 degrees-his method worked but as a mechanic i prefer to use the proper socket and a torque wrench-but for a diy guy his method will do

[@AdventureRig]

steve will Thanks Steve!

[@joelweinert3580]

Do you still have it? How many miles ago was this? Has it required any other maintenance?

[@AdventureRig]

It's had about 65,000 miles put on it since this replacement and I've not had any other issues.

[@jimedwards9310]

Did u replace the rear seal also ? I'm doing this now. Good video BTW sir :)

[@AdventureRig]

Hi Jim. Thank you for watching. Can you clarify the "rear seal"? I replaced the rear hub seal in the video but what are you referring to as the rear seal?

[@jimedwards9310]

@@AdventureRig theres a front and rear seal as well. Just Curious

[@AdventureRig]

Oh I see what you're saying. I only replaced the rear hub seal as that was leaking.

[@jimedwards9310]

I think your right. Theres only 1 seal in The rear. I think i messed up and thought there was 2. Cuz it came off in 2 pices. Ha.

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@jimedwards9310 thats why it was leaking.you get crap,stones dirt,ect,sitting on back of seal,like if driving thru mud holes,long dirt roads,,,,it wears on rear of seal causing it to fail.not much to prevent this except clean truck thouro,after every trip,or at least check..i inspect,& re grease whole truck after every trip,doing this you notice what it what.regular maintenance pays.plus swing off or jerk all links,up down side to side..a mate showed me a trick for bad wheel bearings,on there way out,,jack up vehicle,grab coil,spin tyre,if you feel vibration,its bad.like stiking ear on train line, same principal.&,dont EVER,judge the tightness of bearings,keep a note somewhere,best way for them to fail,too loose/tight..a 2" torque wrench is a good all round bar.

[@nestorenriquehuerta6309]

thanks

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching.

[@kennethbeard881]

Do you not pack the bearings with grease?

[@AdventureRig]

Kenneth Beard No, the oil in the differential lubricates them. Make sure to park on a side hill after replacing the bearing so oil makes its way over to that side prior to driving.

[@phantomwalker8251]

yes,you can,depends if you have lsd,grease could stop it working.if diff is mechanical locker/lsd,doesnt matter,but,make sure you drive in circles to get the oil to the left or right bearing before doing long strait trips.

[@allenp5513]

@@phantomwalker8251 gotta have that lsd

[@georgeramsey2827]

Great video.

[@raminthedaughter]

What's the torque spec on the axle shaft one or two ugga duggas of the Milwaukee?

[@AdventureRig]

Haha two

[@nateluong4683]

When pulling the seal out you should get the right tool such as a seal puller or screw some small sheet metal self tapping screws in and pulling with some pliers instead of potential hurting the mating surface with a punch and hammer.

[@AdventureRig]

Be careful.

[@hernangomez9913]

would it be a diffrent process if its a 2018 ram 3500?

[@AdventureRig]

I would guess it's the same.

[@Humanityabolished]

It's the same, just did mine

[@michealthomas9130]

What impact were you using to break the lug nuts?

[@AdventureRig]

I'm not sure the exact model but it's a Milwaukee 3/4'' impact. I love it and have used it a ton.

[@phantomwalker8251]

never use impact to loosen or torque any nut,!!.lazy way,will break studs,cross thread,come loose if not correct tight.i allways break with wheel brace,torque back with my elbow.!.NEVER,had a problem.45 yrs..

[@Humanityabolished]

My grandfather has been using an impact for more then 45 years and no issues either

[@slinger3350]

Are 2500 & 3500 different? 2012.

[@AdventureRig]

Lance Koehler They should be the same as far as the procedure.

[@slinger3350]

@@AdventureRig ok, thanks, guess I'll soon find out. Are those hub nuts just like old school? Get them snug then back out a quarter turn?

[@AdventureRig]

@@slinger3350 Yeah preload and spin etc....

[@tonyturner779]

Would this process be the Same for a 2012 ram 2500?

[@AdventureRig]

I'm not sure if it's the same axle but I would think if it's different the process if very similar.

[@tonyturner779]

Adventure Rig is yours the 11.5 AAM axle?

[@AdventureRig]

Yes it is

[@tonyturner779]

Adventure Rig awesome, then it should be same process just mine being a 2500. Thank you sir. I'll be using your video to do mine here soon.

[@jackiedaniels9764]

What about the emergency brake

[@AdventureRig]

What about it?

[@ericsmith-sx8xi]

You can't see if the seal is going in straight if you cover it with a towel. Just blow it out or brake cleaner after tapping it in... Leave the rims off and jack up the other side, you don't have to pre lube. Good video tho

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for the advice!

[@alanpineda8102]

Highlight of the video at 6:47

[@AdventureRig]

Alan Pineda Haha gotta love dogs!!

[@alanpineda8102]

Adventure Rig thanks for the video just got done doing it on my truck!

[@AdventureRig]

@@alanpineda8102 Awesome glad it was helpful!

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

Great video. Thk U.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Boulder.

[@johnschubert4665]

Had my repair shop replace the oil seal and install new brake pads. They also installed new rotors which I didn't order and they didn't tell me about. That added $259.00 dollars to my bill and I was pissed about that. The existing rotors were in perfect shape. When I complained they said the old rotors were out of specs. Not true, I had the truck inspected by a DOT certified mechanic as part of an annual FMCSA inspection and the pads needed replacing but the rotors were OK. In watching the video I now see the mechanic was just too lazy to pull the old seal and bearing OR he damaged the seal seat when taking it out. What a bunch of lazy and incompetent mechanics we have today. I'd have done it myself but I don't have a garage so I have to work in the street and the temps were in the 20"s.

[@AdventureRig]

It sucks working outside when it's cold!

[@Handofseeds]

how much was your total bill?

[@myrusEW]

Removal: Remove oil seal Installation: Installation is reversal of removal

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching.

[@myrusEW]

@@AdventureRig i hope you understand the reference

[@flyingdutchman1352]

No bolt on a truck built in the last 40 years is SAE so every size you mentioned is wrong.

[@AdventureRig]

Interesting. Thanks for watching.

[@hussainquillmann9338]

@flyingdutchman keep trying

[@MR_UNOoo]

We missed the seal install

[@AdventureRig]

JUGG_URR_NAUT.. thanks for watching.

[@infidel6608]

Cute gloves

[@AdventureRig]

Little Richard Thanks for watching LR.

[@mikesawyer1336]

Did anyone ever tell you - You look a lot like Captain America

[@AdventureRig]

Mike Sawyer I’ve never heard that one but I’ll take it as a compliment! Thanks for watching Mike.

[@ironmike885]

Plastic stops on smooth concrete

[@AdventureRig]

Iron Mike Thanks for watching iron Mike.

[@phantomwalker8251]

nice concrete,or at least it was,my missus would tear my 3 yr old head off for doing that,.allways carry a cheap tarp,has a mirriad of uses,.that said,,i dont have concrete to work on,just a shit load of dirt.hence,tarps..never undo nuts with an impact wrench.&,on every nut you take off,use never sieze.that seal probably failed because of crap wearing on it from behind,mud,dirt roads,you could possibly put like a rope seal glued behind it,but,if it traps dirt,same prob..or at least wash there regular.the design is like a ramp to the seal,not good dodge,.good vid,bit backyardy,like me,but i clean,paint & torque,everything i take off/fit..ive just converted 2 dana 44,rs to 8 stud.one on a cut to swb, 1975 highboy,other on my bronco,solid axle front locker,lsd d60 rear.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for your input Harry and appreciate you watching!

[@stevenkeller2137]

Ive seen other vids for a dually dodge show actually packing the bearings vice the gear oil? any comments. Yeah I thought so too. Here's what the folks said from the website. Now I don't know which way to go.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXOzdKyhZ511l7c So the reason we pack the bearings is when you drive off for the first 20 or so miles the diff fluid is trying to make its way out to the hubs. So it is always best practice to pack all bearing so you don’t burn anything up. It will dissolve with the diff fluid when it heats up. Makes sense but..

[@AdventureRig]

That's interesting. The gear oil is what is lubricating them.

[@foxriders130]

This was so ghetto

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Mary.

[@Bryansantiagoo]

Would it be the same process for a 95 f350 dually?

[@AdventureRig]

I imagine it would be very similar.