I have a 2002 Durango SXT 4.7 4wd with 145k miles.

I can't seem to be on the same page with the sales reps. Can you guys give me the part numbers for the bearings and seals pictured here (encircled) where you can see the leak.







Thanks in advance!

 

2 52069710AB 2 5 SNAP RING, Axle ShaftRight or
Left
3 52069706 2 5 SEAL, Axle Drive ShaftRight or Left
4 52111167AA 1 5 BUSHING, Axle ShaftRight
5 52069707 1 5 BEARING, Axle ShaftLeft
6 52069888AA 2 5 O RING, Shaft DisconnectRight or
Left
7 52069887AB 1 5 SHAFT, AxleLeft, Intermediate

here ya go, direct from the 2002 parts manual


i did see that image correctly didnt i? front driver side(left) axle shaft to diff housing? pictures are great, but some words describing what we are looking at are nice too

 

Yes, it's the front driver side. Should I just get #3 driveaxle seal & #5 front axle bearing?

 

I'm looking at these 2 parts from this website:

http://www.oepartsmegastore.com/part...1060&callout=5

 

Output Axle Shaft Seal. The #3 up there ^^^^^


I would just replace the seal on the outside and be done with it. You will want to gently sand the axle shaft mating area so there is no corrosion to rip your new seal. Put a light coat of grease on the lip of the seal and on the area of the shaft were it resides. Be very gentle when placing the shaft into the seal. Treat it like a woman........


AXLE SHAFT SEALS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove half shaft and axle shaft.
(2) Remove the axle shaft seal with a small pry
bar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Wipe the axle shaft tube bore clean.
(2) Install a new axle shaft seal with Installer
8402 and Handle C-4171.
(3) Install the axle shaft and half shaft.

 

i dont think you need to replace the bearing, just the seal, it looks like you caught the problem soon enough, hydra gave good directions

 

Ok, but since I'm not going to be the one to do the work, I was thinking of replacing the bearing as well so I don't have to worry about it down the road and pay for more labor since my truck already has 145K miles on it.

Another question, would it be ok to drive around in this condition in the meantime? I won't be going off roading or anything, just city driving.

 

very short term it shouldnt hurt anything, and replacing the bearing wont hurt anything either if you would like to just bc of the mileage as long as money isnt the issue. however dont leave this problem unresolved for very long or you will end up with MUCH more expensive repairs

 

+1

Personally I would just replace the seal and be done with it because if something goes wrong in the differential it will take out the bearings anyway, and your new bearing will be lost. Your saying the truck has 145K on it. With that being said.....IMHO..... I wouldn't go installing any new bearings unless something goes wrong. I haven't seen a front output bearing go out to date, so I think you should be just fine replacing only the seal, but each to their own.

 

Thanks guys for the help. I just orderd the parts and should be getting them by Monday.