I watched this years ago but ended up taking it to a mechanic. I just didn't have the time or the tools or the experience. I saved it to an unrelated music playlist for some reason and it started playing. This is quality work on all accounts. The camera work is great and the explanation/narration was fantastic. If this ever happens again to me, I'm going to tackle it myself. I watched the entire thing just marveling at it. Educational maximus. Thanks!
"At any rate, we fixed it!" and that's what counts. Thank you for the video, I needed this for my D35 c-clip differential. (imagine my surprise that there are D35's without the c-clip). I bought my 2006 Jeep Wrangler in 2013. I've replace a lot of stuff to get it up to speed. This is one of the things I waited for, as it's a bit more difficult than the easy front hub/bearing assembly. Thanks again.
Clear, straightforward, and instructive. Perhaps best of all, no juvenile profanity. Good video angles too. Thank you for your good work. Subbed and RANG the bell!!
I'm a little late to the party. It's February 2020 I have a 2002 Jeep with 43,000 miles on it. The right rear bearing has gone out on it and I'm going to replace both of them. I was afraid until I watched your video. Excellent detail and your camera work is fantastic. I have a lot more confidence now in completing this task and greatly appreciate you making this video.
Excellent video, very well done with proper lighting. You showed every step very well including the two ‘half washers’ that hold the axles in. Thanks for answering most of the comments. Thanks for sharing, very helpful.
Excellent video and description! Went to check the rear brakes on my 06 X and found a leaking seal. Going into the job fully confident after viewing your video. Thank you!
Excellent tutorial on how to do this process. There are several other videos but I think yours was the best. I haven't started this project yet but I have a vivid idea now as to what to do thanks for the video
I have an intermittent howling/squeal coming from the right rear. I think it might be the bearing. That and my parking break doesn’t set even after adjusting it. Probably will do both jobs on the same day. Thanks for making this video!
Man, what a phenomenal video. You completed the task at hand and executed the video as about as close to perfect as its going to get. What kind of noise was this Jeep making exactly? We have a 2004 TJ with the 4.0, and it has made some crazy noise from the rear for some time. Thinking this may be the cause. We don't have popping or anything, it just sounds like a weird gear rotation groaning.
Great video! I have a slight wobble on both rears of my '97 TJ, but haven't torn into it to figure it out. It could just be a pad/drum issue...maybe bearings. TBD
Excellent video. My left rear wheel is heating up on me, and I can’t tell if it’s brakes or bearing. I’ve changed the pads and the caliper doesn’t seem to be sticking, so maybe e-brake issue. Thinking that cause watching this you said you had noise, where I don’t.
So my wheels in the rear are both wobbling very very slightly. When I'm on the highway I hear a low rumble from the tires I believe. Would this be caused by the bearings or a bent axle shaft? I've changed my driver side axle shaft recently both shafts are chromoly. Unsure where to go from there.
After big pin removed, DO NOT ROTATE AXLES....pull straight out. Rotating will cause idler gears to fall out of cage. They have to be reinstalled at that same time to get big pin reinstalled...ugh
nice video, i get a weird groaning , metal grinding sound almost like when a break pad is screeching when too low when i begin to reverss backwards or evsn pull forward when turning the wheel. Local mechNic shop told me it may be the rear outer bearing and seal to replace but they charge 320.00 parts and labor which is why i chose to watch a how to video if its something i can do. what was the sound you had like?
Sorry for the late response. I'm just now getting comment notifications....... The sound I heard was similar to what you're describing. So I hope this video helped you
Good job. Do you know if this is the same process for a Cj7 with a stock rear end? I heard a “special very expensive” tool is required to pull the rear bearing off of a CJ. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated
Sorry, not sure about the cj7. But try to find out what puller it is and see if your local parts store will rent it to you. Most stores offer free rental. They just hold a deposit till you return it
im watchn him thinking hes insane not greasing those bearing and only gear lubing them like a motorcycle chain hahahaha. i wonder wat happened cause i know it did by now hahahaha.
This is an old video but maybe you’ll see this. I’m having a big problem, I went to take the seal out of the passenger side. The seal kinda just fell apart. It almost looks like the seal was put in backwards because I’m peeling some sort of metal up that looks connected to the housing. I really have no idea man if you could let me know if I busted something or if I’m peeling up what needs to be peeled up it would be much appreciated.
The seal has a metal spring in it, and a thin metal ring encased in rubber. It's probably just falling apart. Rip it all out of there, replace the bearing, and then install a new seal
No, the gear oil bathes these bearings. That's why it's important to check the diff fluid. If it's too low, the axle tubes will be dry, and the bearings will fail
