2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front End Help

[DTangstrom]

I need to replace the balljoints, tie rod ends, and universals at the wheels. My question is how do I get the axle shafts out to replace the U joints. Do I remove the four bolts behind the rotor and the castle nut on outside or just one or the other? Also will I need to replace the seals in the axle tubes, if so how?

 

[jrobinson2]

My question is how do I get the axle shafts out to replace the U joints. Do I remove the four bolts behind the rotor and the castle nut on outside or just one or the other? Also will I need to replace the seals in the axle tubes, if so how?

Remove the four bolts and the castle nut, then remove the wheel bearing assembly.

I've had fairly good luck re-using the axle seals, they are a pain to replace, you need to remove the carrier from the axle and replace them from the inside



Jared

 

[DieselDoghouse]

When I did my 1998 I needed to remove the carrier for the DRIVER side seal - it's inside the end of the axle tube at the pumpkin. The passenger side is ouboard of the CAD box and can be replaced with the outer axle shaft pulled from within the CAD box. Slide those axles back in very carefully!!