On the Trooper, my rear axle (12 bolt - limited slip) has been locking up on me in turns, so this afternoon I started to drain and refill the diff oil. While I was under the truck, I noticed that the rear pass. side wheel, tire, and brake parts are covered in greasy goo that smells like gear oil.
I have the caliper off, as well as the rotor. How do I remove the axle shaft to get to the seal? On this axle, can't I just remove the ABS sensor, remove the parking brake parts, remove the four nuts that hold the bearing housing, and pull the axle? If I understand right, there is no clip to remove in the diff. on this axle to pull the shaft. Am I right?
Also, while I'm in there, should I go ahead and replace the bearing also? This truck is just about to hit 200,000 miles. If the axle moves fine, could I be okay to just replace that outer seal?
I have the caliper off, as well as the rotor. How do I remove the axle shaft to get to the seal? On this axle, can't I just remove the ABS sensor, remove the parking brake parts, remove the four nuts that hold the bearing housing, and pull the axle? If I understand right, there is no clip to remove in the diff. on this axle to pull the shaft. Am I right?
Also, while I'm in there, should I go ahead and replace the bearing also? This truck is just about to hit 200,000 miles. If the axle moves fine, could I be okay to just replace that outer seal?