Front Axels & Bearings - Diesel Forum

troutman · 05-13-2009, 01:07 AM

I have pulled the RF hub off because there were crunching crackkling sounds coming from there. The bearing is almost fully seized so I am going to take it to a local axel shop in the am. ( I know it's allready the am.) My question is the axel turns by hand but there is debris from the bearing leftbehind. How should I clean it out and should i lubricate the area with anything? Also there are some seals on both sides of the u joint that are don't seem to be in place. Can they just be pushed back in place with anything that will reach? I need the vehicle for this weekend. HELLLPPP?

scrmn6guns · 05-16-2009, 10:34 AM

Just went through this on my "X". I was told its all one unit and had to be replaced as such.... It cost me about $500.00 at the delear with a oil change thrown in. So to answer your question.... as far as I understand it wont make a differance because the whole thing is going to be replaced...

Jim

scrmn6guns · 05-16-2009, 10:36 AM

after reading your post again... if its just the hub that engages the 4x4 you might get away without replacing the whole thing... if thats the case i say clean it up!!!