'14 Ram 2500 Axle Seals Leaking
My '14 2500 has 120,000 miles. This summer before a big trip pulling my 5th wheel out west I found both outer axle seals leaking. I replaced them along with the parking brake shoes and have pulled o...
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I'd like to bring this back to the top.
I've ordered the Unitized seals and the seal installer tool. At $30/each it's worth the price to use the tool designed for the part to avoid a failed install.
So next question. The Torque King description says the seal is press fit into both the hub and on the axle. So the tool presses into the hub, but what about onto the axle tube? Is it just using a block of wood on the end of the hub and driving it on? I plan to use gasket maker on both the hub and axle so the pressed surfaces have some 'extra incentive' to not leak.
I'd appreciate any extra advice on this install. I'm certainly going to chase down the axle vent too and make sure it's clear and not building pressure.
KJ
I've ordered the Unitized seals and the seal installer tool. At $30/each it's worth the price to use the tool designed for the part to avoid a failed install.
So next question. The Torque King description says the seal is press fit into both the hub and on the axle. So the tool presses into the hub, but what about onto the axle tube? Is it just using a block of wood on the end of the hub and driving it on? I plan to use gasket maker on both the hub and axle so the pressed surfaces have some 'extra incentive' to not leak.
I'd appreciate any extra advice on this install. I'm certainly going to chase down the axle vent too and make sure it's clear and not building pressure.
KJ
