Jeep Wrangler JK: Rear Axle Swap / Axle Seal Repair

In this video, I swap out the rear axles with Spicer loaded axles, to repair a leaky rear axle seal. This is a 2014 Sahara Unlimited. This process should be the same for many other years/models, although the part numbers may be different.
Please ensure the parts fit, before buying!
Link to summit racing:
Spicer Drivetrain Products Axle Shafts 2004449-1 www.summitraci...

[@dustincmills]

You don't even have to remove the diff cover to do all that? 2000s are wild.

[@0verfiend]

Thanks man. I’m doing this tomorrow. I have the axle assembly, and the emergency brake assembly. I tried buying some time. Wish me luck.

[@CliffsHowTo]

Good luck sir!

[@TheTrailblazer1974]

Well done

[@techi3075]

You pressed the axle bearing race in with the nuts without the e brake assy?

[@Ride951]

I noticed that too, great vid otherwise but that would have helpful to see how he swapped it.

[@michaellucyk8350]

Well done and informative. I have a couple of questions; what year is your JK and are the part no.'s the same for the left and right axles? I have a JK 2009

[@CliffsHowTo]

Mine is a 2014, same part number left to right, and the parts vary depending on the trim: sport, Sahara, rubicon, etc.

[@michaellucyk8350]

@@CliffsHowTo thank you for the feedback, it is much appreciated.

[@taylorcampbell985]

Does the new axle come with a new race ? Didn’t see you install one after taking old on out

[@CliffsHowTo]

Yes. It’s all loaded onto the axle.

[@kromik6965]

Hello, will the bridge from jl to jk be suitable?

[@CliffsHowTo]

I don’t understand the question. Sorry.

[@RJR-9603]

Great video! I need to replace the seal in my 2018 JKU. What slide hammer is that?

[@CliffsHowTo]

Harbor freight

[@73flh73]

You could have done the assembly a lot easier

[@CliffsHowTo]

Yeah? Let everyone else know how here in the comments!