Dana 30 Front Axle question

Jul 25, 2003 3 Replies

I need to replace my u-joints and oil seals on my 90 YJ's front axle. But before I dive in got a few questions:


  1. Looking in my Quadratec catalog all the seals and u-joints are listed but no bearings for the axle the only thing listed is the hub assembly is this what the axle rides on?? . Looks like a sealed unit to me (6.00). If this is the case is this a high fail item?? Then it has inner and outer wheel bearings listed for my year Jeep. What do I need to replace, the hub assembly has lugs on it and the rotor that the bearings fit in have lugs??????? Or is there different setups and I need to take it apart to see what I have?


  1. How do the u-joints come off there are no retainer clips the caps are sealed???

  2. How are the axles attached to the differential???

I have replaced wheel bearings in a rear wheel drive but never a 4X4 is there anything else I need to be careful of. I am a pretty good backyard mechanic I have replaced my drive train, Motor, suspension all with the help of this group. Thanks in advance


Scott



90YJ

Ja, these hubs are crap and I plan to replace mine, just as soon as they wear out. People tell me I have probably another 60,000 miles and nine years to go...

Earle

mine lasted 25k miles.....that was all

Sean

99TJ 2KXJ

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