Jeep tj wheel bearing

Heard a noise and thought it was a universal joint. after further inspection, I realized it was the outer axle bearing

[@holiday311]

I watched this years ago but ended up taking it to a mechanic. I just didn't have the time or the tools or the experience. I saved it to an unrelated music playlist for some reason and it started playing. This is quality work on all accounts. The camera work is great and the explanation/narration was fantastic. If this ever happens again to me, I'm going to tackle it myself. I watched the entire thing just marveling at it. Educational maximus. Thanks!

[@fitzsfixes]

It's comments like this that inspire me to make more content. Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@DylanFahey]

"At any rate, we fixed it!" and that's what counts. Thank you for the video, I needed this for my D35 c-clip differential. (imagine my surprise that there are D35's without the c-clip). I bought my 2006 Jeep Wrangler in 2013. I've replace a lot of stuff to get it up to speed. This is one of the things I waited for, as it's a bit more difficult than the easy front hub/bearing assembly. Thanks again.

[@cq7415]

Excellent video, very well done with proper lighting. You showed every step very well including the two ‘half washers’ that hold the axles in. Thanks for answering most of the comments. Thanks for sharing, very helpful.

[@dumbotater2158]

Clear, straightforward, and instructive. Perhaps best of all, no juvenile profanity. Good video angles too. Thank you for your good work. Subbed and RANG the bell!!

[@mbrad698]

I'm a little late to the party. It's February 2020 I have a 2002 Jeep with 43,000 miles on it. The right rear bearing has gone out on it and I'm going to replace both of them. I was afraid until I watched your video. Excellent detail and your camera work is fantastic. I have a lot more confidence now in completing this task and greatly appreciate you making this video.

[@matthewshat]

M Brad how did it turn out? Did you have any problems or was it straight forward like the video

[@mironmark]

Excellent video and description! Went to check the rear brakes on my 06 X and found a leaking seal. Going into the job fully confident after viewing your video. Thank you!

[@Grinsauce]

Thank you very much for this video. Appreciate your no nonsense approach.Great job!

[@ozarkdaredevils]

Perfect , just what I was looking for . Thank you excellent video !

[@ryanrister9582]

Thanks for taking the time to video this. This is my next project on "the list".

[@paulcain4032]

Excellent tutorial on how to do this process. There are several other videos but I think yours was the best. I haven't started this project yet but I have a vivid idea now as to what to do thanks for the video

[@dennisw2426]

Great video. Well done and explained. Thank you. Now on to my Jeep!

[@fixitman8028]

Thanks for posting. Great explanation and camera work

[@kingfreeman6123]

Very helpful in understanding how the axle shafts work and connect. Thanks much.

[@cheapestwhips2010]

This video is very straight forward. Love it

[@willhunt4824]

Well done, you made this easy for me. Thank You.

[@scavenom2008]

This is a mechanic....so glad I can finally see someone keep it simple.

[@simpsonmc]

I have an intermittent howling/squeal coming from the right rear. I think it might be the bearing. That and my parking break doesn’t set even after adjusting it. Probably will do both jobs on the same day. Thanks for making this video!

[@mikemacpherson7135]

Well done. I’m currently working on mine on my YJ. 👍.

[@daviddixon5653]

Thanks. Your video was done very well, The step-by-step instructions helped.

[@deangrigsby6448]

Thanks for the video this helps me a bunch.

[@iamrucci9312]

Knocked it out in a half hour, thanks to your vid! You rock. Now on to the Pinion Bearing & Seal. Ugh.

[@smartin1601]

Thank you Amigo; take care and God Bless you.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Good job. You made it look quite easy to do. Cheers

[@fitzsfixes]

it actually was easy. I was pleasantly surprised

[@bobbymcdougale7005]

Man, what a phenomenal video. You completed the task at hand and executed the video as about as close to perfect as its going to get. What kind of noise was this Jeep making exactly? We have a 2004 TJ with the 4.0, and it has made some crazy noise from the rear for some time. Thinking this may be the cause. We don't have popping or anything, it just sounds like a weird gear rotation groaning.

[@alcamus1068]

Excellent vid!

[@CarlosLopez-tt5py]

Great job, now you need to repair mine with the same problem thxs for the video

[@Chris_Howard]

Thank you and great video.

[@johnc.1069]

To the point and great job!

[@kevinhornbuckle]

Nice work.

[@capeman29]

Great video!

[@rudybishop9089]

Good video now I have knowledge to do it right

[@jayholland9829]

Great video! I have a slight wobble on both rears of my '97 TJ, but haven't torn into it to figure it out. It could just be a pad/drum issue...maybe bearings. TBD

[@oscarontiveros1581]

Thanks for the video, big help

[@loveourbulldogs6388]

Nicely done

[@steveunderhill9593]

Yep great video

[@martinsmwenda1849]

Excellent explanation making job easy

[@RobertAlfieriinStuartFlorida]

thank you very much for this video

[@lawrencebaxter9448]

After big pin removed, DO NOT ROTATE AXLES....pull straight out. Rotating will cause idler gears to fall out of cage. They have to be reinstalled at that same time to get big pin reinstalled...ugh

[@shadowsquadron2022]

How do you get the pin out after you remove the screw. I rotated the axel but it won't drop out

[@Matthouin]

Good work

[@mrrddg1328]

Excellent video. My left rear wheel is heating up on me, and I can’t tell if it’s brakes or bearing. I’ve changed the pads and the caliper doesn’t seem to be sticking, so maybe e-brake issue. Thinking that cause watching this you said you had noise, where I don’t.

[@2011lafayette]

How do you put the washer ? Or where do u put it ?

[@howardbenoit7474]

Hi,I like the way you do thing-neet thank. nfld.canada

[@lex_one-two]

So my wheels in the rear are both wobbling very very slightly. When I'm on the highway I hear a low rumble from the tires I believe. Would this be caused by the bearings or a bent axle shaft? I've changed my driver side axle shaft recently both shafts are chromoly. Unsure where to go from there.

[@yasiel3789]

Question, does your left and right axle are the same? Or right is different than the left.

[@snakeone007]

nice video, i get a weird groaning , metal grinding sound almost like when a break pad is screeching when too low when i begin to reverss backwards or evsn pull forward when turning the wheel. Local mechNic shop told me it may be the rear outer bearing and seal to replace but they charge 320.00 parts and labor which is why i chose to watch a how to video if its something i can do. what was the sound you had like?

[@fitzsfixes]

Sorry for the late response. I'm just now getting comment notifications....... The sound I heard was similar to what you're describing. So I hope this video helped you

[@scottstewart2264]

Is this the same process for a 2005?

[@Dronepiper]

Was the gas tank removed?

[@GWOPPGETTER]

Good job. Do you know if this is the same process for a Cj7 with a stock rear end? I heard a “special very expensive” tool is required to pull the rear bearing off of a CJ. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated

[@fitzsfixes]

Sorry, not sure about the cj7. But try to find out what puller it is and see if your local parts store will rent it to you. Most stores offer free rental. They just hold a deposit till you return it

[@thomasmello7176]

What year TJ?

[@drakejohn60705]

Do you know the part number on the sliding hammer bearing removal tool?

[@fitzsfixes]

No, sorry. It was just a random rental from my local auto parts store.

[@pizzamanyoutubewatcherofal3947]

I subscribed

[@danielantoniozd26]

Metal shaving will be suspended in the fluid, it'll look like a metallic sheen.

[@alcamus1068]

Did the bearings come prepared packed with grease, or is it not necessary on rear bearings?

[@fitzsfixes]

Not necessary on that bearing. It sits in oil. Any other one, you have to pack with grease

[@justinvoss9661]

I’ve went to replace the rear bearing on my 96 grand Cherokee, tried a slide hammer and everything and it’s barely moved. Any advice?

[@germaned.lealnino631]

How you got it out?

[@bslcouple]

I have an 03 wrangler. Is it the same process? I really need some guideance so I can get my wife's wwork Jeep back on the road.

[@fitzsfixes]

Yes it's the same.

[@notyodaddy1499]

My bearings were covered in differential fluid that somehow got into the axel tubes, is that normal?

[@richardramero369]

Yes it is normal..

[@andrewmx2586]

This is an old video but maybe you’ll see this. I’m having a big problem, I went to take the seal out of the passenger side. The seal kinda just fell apart. It almost looks like the seal was put in backwards because I’m peeling some sort of metal up that looks connected to the housing. I really have no idea man if you could let me know if I busted something or if I’m peeling up what needs to be peeled up it would be much appreciated.

[@fitzsfixes]

I'm here. Yeah, it sounds like you're peeling out the broken seal

[@fitzsfixes]

The seal has a metal spring in it, and a thin metal ring encased in rubber. It's probably just falling apart. Rip it all out of there, replace the bearing, and then install a new seal

[@andrewmx2586]

Fitz's Fixes ok thank you, I’ll keep working at it tomorrow and I’ll let you know how it goes. Thank you so much tho brother 🙏🏻

[@andrewmx2586]

Got it done today it was just the broken seal thanks for the help 🙏🏻

[@jasonlindsey4928]

Maybe i missed it or maybe you dont, what about packing the bearings with grease?

[@fitzsfixes]

You dont pack these. They're bathed in gear oil

[@jasonlindsey4928]

@@fitzsfixes thank you for knowledge!

[@americanboondocks]

No actual bearing grease? Just oil for the bearings?

[@fitzsfixes]

You got it. These bearings are gear oil only

[@americanboondocks]

@@fitzsfixes I guess I'll return the bearing grease I bought then!

[@bomousaali2103]

كم رقم البرولي والكشنتي

[@cameronballew6239]

What model is your Jeep? Would the replacement be the same on a 98?

[@fitzsfixes]

It's a '99 tj. So yes, the '98 will be the same. You have a 4.0 right?

[@cameronballew6239]

@@fitzsfixes yes sir!

[@bmxman65]

Is this a d35 axle??

[@CollinDudley113]

Yeah that's a dana 35.

[@chrissampson4174]

What year is this jeep?

[@fitzsfixes]

'99

[@Ground-up]

No grease?¿😢

[@fitzsfixes]

No, the gear oil bathes these bearings. That's why it's important to check the diff fluid. If it's too low, the axle tubes will be dry, and the bearings will fail

[@harleyinglis5360]

Followed your steps but now I'm leaking gear oil from both rubber seals

[@fitzsfixes]

Sorry to hear that. Did you install the seals in backwards?

[@cliffcorbitt9494]

im watchn him thinking hes insane not greasing those bearing and only gear lubing them like a motorcycle chain hahahaha. i wonder wat happened cause i know it did by now hahahaha.

[@fitzsfixes]

You don't grease those bearings. They are in a bath of gear oil