How much does it cost to replace front axle seals on 1997 Dodge 2500?

Replacing the inner seals on a Dana 60 front axle 4 wheel drive, 1997 Dodge 2500 Diesel 4×4. No special tools. Parts, replacement and installation parts cost was about $100.

What kind of axle seal does a 1998 Dodge Ram use?

Please try again later. The right front axle seal on a 1998 Dodge Ram 4X4 can be difficult, because of limited access to the seal insertion site. That vehicle uses the popular Dana 44, 216FBI axle, used in many light trucks of that vintage.

How to make your own front axle seal?

Another viewer, Andy Harter, has commented that you can make your own seal driver by using a circular hole saw, about 2-2 1/4″, grinding off the teeth and using that to drag the seal into place. It sounds like a great idea, though I haven’t tried it myself. If you try it, please leave a remark here to say how it worked for you.

What kind of Shim does an AAM 9.25 axle have?

Now comes the tricky part, these AAM 9.25 axles do not have normal shims around the differential, they have a threaded adjustable shim, on both sides held in by keeper pins (they look like a bent barbed wire fence nail) 10.

Replacing the inner seals on a Dana 60 front axle 4 wheel drive, 1997 Dodge 2500 Diesel 4×4. No special tools. Parts, replacement and installation parts cost was about $100.

How to replace a front axle shaft seal?

If you have ever owned a GM four wheel drive vehicle then there is a good chance you have had a front axle shaft seal leak. We replaced the RH output shaft seal on a Tahoe but it is the same for Silverado, Sierra,Suburban and Yukon. Part one shows details on the tear down and part two with guide you through the reassembly. Loading…

How is the inner axle side seal installed?

Upgrade Design — Designed to safely and evenly apply pressure to the inner axle seal to press it into the axle housing without damaging the seal. Special Features — The different inner and outer diameters of the puck part of the tool press on many different seals. More efficient and durable to save your time and money.

Can you install inner axle seals on Dana 60?

Tool will not work properly for installing inner axle seals on 2005 up Dana 60’s. Doesn’t have flange to set proper depth and pushes on inner seal not outside of seal when pushing in . Would of been a great tool for the money if it worked. I was able to get the new seals in by using different, larger, ‘pucks’ from another seal kit I have.

What kind of axle seal do I Need?

Use this tool to install front axle seals into Dana models 44 and 60 disconnect axles to their proper depth. Also used with ST-234 / 8409, 8411, 8415, 8416, 8417A & 8834. If you are working on an AAM (American Axle Manufacturing) 9-1/4 14 bolt front Dodge axle you will need tool 8885B instead.

What to do if your axle bearing comes out?

Using a axle bearing remover and a slide hammer that bearing will come out in a matter of seconds. if you have a bad axle bearing you should be able to hear some rear end noise while driving. anyways it’s beer time https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bullsh… Loading…

What kind of front axle does a Dodge 4×4 have?

DODGE 4×4 front axle parts for all four wheel drive models including W100, W150, W200, W250, W300, W350, Ramcharger, Trail Duster, D500, D600, D700, D800, RAM 1500, RAM 2500LD, RAM 2500HD, RAM 3500 with DANA 44, DANA 60 or AAM 9.25 inch front differentials.

Where can I find parts for my front axle?

Click on the choices below to find a complete list of parts available for your vehicle. Inner, outer and intermediate front axle shafts for both the disconnect and non disconnect front diffs.

How much does it cost to replace front axle seals on 1997 Dodge 2500?