Jeep Liberty rear axle seals and pinion seal replacement

[@rabfan]

Dude! Awesome video. I just changed my rear diff fluid to synthetic and of course everything is leaking now. Wanted a little confirmation on how to do it and your video came up. Very well done and your language was super relatable. Thanks!

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[@joevekeman6262]

One of the best videos I've seen in a long time brought me back to trade school. You could be an instructor. Very informative precise didn't ship anything I wish you did more videos. Oil pan replacement rusted-out 2005 Jeep Liberty maybe I will do one😊

[@stevefleck5892]

Thank you for taking the time to produce a video showing how to replace the seals, Very instructive and detailed.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@adventureswithizzio7934]

I also have a 2006 Jeep Liberty with rear axle seals starting to leak. Awesome video, thank you!

[@experttrolltrollingdirty2062]

Mine went to i had them done a few months ago, its irratating isnt itlol

[@silverdawn5542]

Liked and subscribed, everyone quoted me $130 to 400 or $500 to do a job like replacing the pinion seal and only the pinion seal, although it was irritating I managed to do it in just under 40 minutes right before the rain hit.

[@everettcalhoun8197]

I do understand greasing the shaft to build a grease wall to help the seal do its job better. I have always packed the backside of the seal with petroleum jelly. When the shaft reaches a certain temp the jelly liquefies and lubricates the seal.

[@joesampair453]

Thank you for your video! Well done and well presented. Gave me the confidence to take on the job. Great experience for a novice DIY mechanic.

[@AC-gu7rg]

Hi I have a 07 jeep liberty sport 4wd , I'm the second owner . I bought her with 145,000 , she now has 200,100 ! I've done a lot of work to her over the years and my next project q the rear bearings and seals which I've never done and I need a new power steering pump high pressure hose and front bearings , I replaced those a couple years ago but I think they are bad again . anyway thanks for the video and info !

[@LabSixx]

Wow, I don't know if I would just brapp the used pinion nut back on. I would get a new pinion nut, leave the axles disconnected and use a yoke holding tool and tighten by hand checking the preload with an inch pound indicator. But first check the existing preload with the indicator before removing the yoke. This preload is also weighing the diff gear assembly so you can't just set it by the books for a used bearing set. Any how thanks for posting the video!

[@tufaraway]

On a 2004 Liberty, I've got no leaking, but I felt vibration out at axle ends going down the road. Did not find chewed up axle ends, but need to replace the outer bearings. Thanks for video.

[@osfs90]

One of the best instruction videos on this channel!

[@garycopeland9814]

Very Good Video & a good time for me to change the E brake shoes while the axel is out.

[@PhatboyHD88]

FelPro makes a gasket for the diff cover , just some FYI👍

[@chopperhead2677]

As hard as I try working on my rig with gloves on I always end up taking them off, this guy lasted longer than I would but sure enough those gloves came off on the install

[@11JasonPaul]

Fantastic video and detailed explanation. I have a 2007 Dodge Nitro ant this is a clone. Thanks for taking the time!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@erniehenshaw4161]

Looks like the rust we deal with in Northeast!! Nice Vid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@experttrolltrollingdirty2062]

I have a kj and literally had to have my rear axle seals done a couple months ago, but saying that my kj is a brilliant old horse its a 2.5 diesel with 180k miles and because i keep it serviced amd stuff because i do it all my self and get all repairs done its solid as a rock and it goes off roading at least once a week and work and everywhere everyday, i used to have a xj, i wamt to do solid front axle swap on kj

[@jimrokusek8092]

Great video - just what I needed!

[@volodymyrsenyk7298]

Thank you for your video! You are professional! Good luck!

[@markdinardo]

I have pretty much the same jeep, lately, I have noticed a thunk noise when going over bumps- I took the right wheel off and the thunk is the axle moving 1/8 " in and out without the brake attached. ** What is the normal play in and out for an axle? *** There is no problem with the movement or running, it just sounded like something was loose. Just a side note: has 160,000, and I just replaced all of the rear parts (shocks, spring, control arms upper and lower), along with the front suspension. (everything but the knuckle and hub) I like everything to be tight.

[@72fordmaverick]

I always replace the black retaining bolt that holds the diff pin in.

[@tufaraway]

Awesome to get a view of what I'm up against! Thank you.

[@nutsackbear8053]

No locktite on the pin, ignored the preload on the bearing and didn't even bother to at least mark the nut or the flanges with a paint marker! (Every time I've done it, the preload was set at the exact place where the paint mark was originally)

[@3613jeremy]

I'm doing a 2012 liberty ended up needing heat to take off the drive shaft bolts make sure you have a spray bottle and fire extinguisher because of the fuel tank 3 inches away but doesn't need a lot of heat just enuff to warm up the blue loctite

[@stuartd8695]

Great work and video, great to view here in UK, very clear instructions. I have same Jeep Cherokee 2.5CRD which has been tough and tows well. Seem to have play on either axle? Especially more on nearside rear, I know there should be play but how much by pulling hub out and in. If too much what would cause it? Than you.

[@waynesalekin4737]

Fantastic video! I'm changing rear ends in a Jeep Liberty 2007. I dropped the spider gears. Any advice to get them back in? The top and bottom small gears.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Roll them in while turning the side gears.

[@waynesalekin4737]

@@Tomsfoolery. Thank you very much

[@niterbum]

yes there was evidence of that thin layer of grease that you mentioned on my axle seals 13 years later

[@dougdileo4727]

Explained very well....great info

[@MrCrappule]

Thanks for sharing this video i just have to change a seal on liberty 2004 and its help me to do the good way

[@a1b23498]

thanks for showing me how to do it, i will fix mine tomorrow

[@125AXer]

26:25 Best items I have found to drive seals like that are found in ball joint installation tool kits!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Good info! Thanks!

[@bradhoff5035]

Great video. But I have a grinding bearing ... does that come out easily? With a pry bar? Need some assistance as to the best way to approach. Thank you. Brad

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Use an axle bearing remover with a slide hammer. It will yank it right out

[@bradhoff5035]

Thank you. :)

[@carloslewusz8983]

Excelent vídeo and explication. Very instructive. Thanks. Saludos de Venezuela

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thank you!

[@darrenlewis7001]

Great instructional video. Thanx

[@stephensmith9334]

great video just what I was looking for.no bullshit easy to follow thank you.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks for watching!

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

Thanks for the diagnostic tips

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks for watching!

[@iftinchanneliftinchannel682]

Thank you so much my friend your video is helpful pleas ihave same jeep noise came from back side one iam driving do you thing its rear axle pleas help me thank again

[@jackierukvia7009]

that was great you covered it all thank you

[@dignopadron372]

Very professional video, thanks.

[@IvanRossS]

Doing all this work I would go ahead and replace seal on another side and replace both bearings !!

[@billjensen6216]

Thank you for the video.

[@Simon_soy_ese]

Chulada de trabajo amigo..

[@samuelcraig1523]

Thanks for posting this video I have a rear end to seal on an 06 liberty and now I know what to expect . Samuel Craig Sr Mobile Mechanic Cedar rapids Iowa

[@AvenValkyr]

I got a driveshaft on this model that has some free play in the rotation. No vertical or lateral play. It's all rotation. I get about 15% of a full rotation just in free play. Any idea what has caused this? My vehicle howls when in motion and I swear there's a problem with the diff

[@CC-qw5ps]

hello super video. I wanted to know if after winding up you have a light games (when you pull pushes the wheel towards be) about 1 mm because on my vehicle I have this games but the bearings are impeccable and I have no leak to the bridge . thank you to you

[@Tomsfoolery.]

If you’re asking if there’s movement of the axle in and out, yes there is. It’s normal to have a couple millimeters of play.

[@CC-qw5ps]

@@Tomsfoolery. thanks you very munch

[@mgras4177]

Hello, Excuse me, what is the type of spark plug or spark plug burner suitable for Liberty 2007

[@nutsackbear8053]

But did you give the customer a price based on you already having the brakes apart or did you try to bill him for a stand alone brake job?

[@julianlebron1988]

Sr, well explained

[@PhatboyHD88]

Isnt there a specific torque spec for the pinion nut , so it sets the proper lash on the pinion gear and doesn’t over crush the crush sleeve creating a tight lash situation ?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Pinion preload was set when the crush sleeve was first crushed down so just tighten the pinion nut back up. Make sure it’s tight but try not to crush the crush sleeve any further or pinion preload will increase. It’s not the end of the world if it does slightly. I’ve done it that way for over twenty years. Never one issue.

[@paullarkin8282]

Thanks for video.... how do you know how tight to put the pinion nut. Doesnt it come with a factory preload that needs to be tightened back with some precision?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Because the preload was already set when the crush sleeve was crushed, snug it down and give it another braap of the gun. I usually turn the pinion by hand as I'm doing it to make sure I don't over tighten it. You want a little resistance when it turns but not to where you can't spin it by hand.

[@paullarkin8282]

Ok.... thanks for the quick reply.... the rubber on my old seal was in 2 pieces.... and my seal was a bitch to get out.... but should have it finished up tomorrow. Thanks again...

[@aaronswearinger2087]

What kind of gear oil does it take and how many corts?

[@fharnois6523]

je regarde ça et sa l air facile mais que nous le fesons ce n est pas la meme histoire bravo

[@niterbum]

what is that mechanism on the drivers side with the two steel wheels on a bracket not to familiar with the jeeps

[@experttrolltrollingdirty2062]

Can i ask is the rear axle a dana 30 or chrysler 8.25? Or niether? Im still learning which arr which.lol

[@ramonalvarez5452]

What will happened if I drop my gears off?

[@no-shopno-problem4621]

Hey I have a question I have a 02 Jeep liberty I had it in reverse and it stopped rolling could that be a rear wheel bearing or something like that I took the cover off and there was no metal or anything in there everything look good nice and tight but the right wheel catches and won't roll sometimes in reverse logo forward fine

[@alexmckenzie4325]

Solid video. Thx.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks for watching!

[@emergencylowmaneuvering7350]

use 75 140 for older systems.

[@waltersalgero7392]

Hola job amigo

[@leftofsanity]

Does this cover 2005 Liberty?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Yes. Same thing.

[@Glenn7719]

My brothers 2004 jeep grand cherokee 2.7CRD has a fluid leak from N/S rear bearing seal. Ive read conflicting reports that the seal next to the bearing end is just a dust seal to protect the bearing and the seals that need to be changed are in the diff itself? we changed the bearing and seal about a month ago and noticed the axle was soaked in diff oil but we assumed it was supposed to be like that.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

We are talking about a rear axle, correct? That is not a dust seal. It’s an oil seal for the rear axle housing. The bearing is lubricated by the gear oil in the differential. There are no inner axle seals on the rear axle, only the front axle has them.

[@Glenn7719]

Yes, rear axle. And thank you for clearing that up. As i said, just read conflicting reports, some saying seals in the diff and the bearing is supposed to be greased, some saying the bearing is lubed by the diff oil which is what i thought. And i thought it was a bit suspect as i couldnt find a diff seal kit for it. :D

[@Glenn7719]

And the reason i am here, a month later my brother reported that the wheel was really hot after a long drive and was that hot it was smoking. I am not sure if its a caliper or bearing issue, not looked at it yet, just seems a bit dodgy condering we only changed the bearing a month or so ago, (ebay bearing, maybe just cheap made in China quality)

[@Tomsfoolery.]

I would first suspect the brake caliper hanging up. It would take a tremendous amount of heat at the bearing to migrate to the wheel. Get a laser thermometer and drive it a bit. Take readings off each side. Read the heat on each rotor in comparison to each wheel.

[@Glenn7719]

Thanks for the quick replies. I will look into it, i thought it was the caliper also.

[@francisandrecyk5591]

When i am driving my 2003 jeep liberty on the highway at 70-80 kl and take my foot off the gas pedal the truck seems to wonder a little and I hear a noise from the rear end. Same when I give it gas. Easy fix or do I have major problems. Sure would like a some help on this problem Thanks.

[@Tomsfoolery.]

If there is a whining noise in the rear and it changes under accel/decel you probably have worn pinion bearings.

[@RichardMiller-tq6ut]

What if I drove the bearing seal too far in? Should I ruin it to get it out or just hope it works? The bearing spins free but the seal is about 1/8 inch too far in

[@chickenfixn4439]

Send it back and say it didnt seal

[@RichardMiller-tq6ut]

@@chickenfixn4439 I left it in that position. It doesn't seem to be leaking after maybe 2000 miles now. Hope it's good

[@chickenfixn4439]

@@RichardMiller-tq6ut hey man if it works then it works 👌

[@mr.rm250rodneylynn8]

Good job! 👍

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@benio5000able]

Hi. Grat help

[@kennethsbalbaugh1807]

How do I get the differential pin out. I had taken the 8 mm bolt out but differential pin will not come out period is there any kind of so

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Sometimes you need to tap em to get them to start moving. I use a brass drift and hit it with a hammer.

[@benio5000able]

Do you know nut tightening force (Nm) or you only just mark nut position?

[@Tomsfoolery.]

If you’re not installing a new crush sleeve, tighten the nut to where it was prior. Once you do a couple of em, you can tell by hand turning the pinion when to stop.

[@benio5000able]

@@Tomsfoolery. No, only replace a new one pinion

[@ramiro7usa681]

whats the number of pinion seal

[@gunners4129]

Why'd you wait until the junk seal was off before you got the heavier portion of the gunk off.. I agree the paper towel does mostly work, but you already sealed the back up so anything going in, is staying in. If you do it while the old seals on.. then you only have to clean the mating area with the face open.. Other than that, good video, watched it hoping you'd post a torque spec for the little pinion bolt, but I found it once I found my manual. Also making a mark inside on the 32mm nut before taking it off would keep you from having to guess where to tighten it down to..

[@rudybishop9089]

Good stuff

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Thanks!

[@robvantour9757]

you just saved me $1000 at the dealership

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Sweet! Now send me my cut! Haha!

[@robvantour9757]

I’m one or two upping you though, replacing a bent axle and also replacing the wheel bearings seals and pinion seal.

[@PhatboyHD88]

I just had this done at my jeep dealership,, whole job was $180.00 usd.. not worth doing it yourself.. this way you don’t have to worry about setting the pinion nut hence the lash incorrectly ,, it is an exact setting done with a torque wrench ...

[@bobbyu8991]

Take out one axle at a time if spiders get out of line they can be a pain

[@niteflyer3380]

if I had 3 thumbs I give this a triple thumbs up... lol... "R" (dry bad) "lubed good"

[@davet3937]

Good video but we went from disc brakes on the back to once the axles were removed all of a sudden we see drum brakes with brake shoes.

[@xx-og1oh]

Dave T what you saw was the emergency brake.