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whunter · #8 03-25-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by warmblood58

Thanks vstech . . . yesterday I had degreased everything including the area where lip of boot meets can very thoroughly (did this twice by hand and soft brush vs.

power-wash) if I loosen boot clamp (I have German screw hose clamp style which can be tightened) am I still likely to have a reseal issue?

Thanks buddy!

YES.

Trash - sludge collects in the lip.
Once it is compromised I usually need to:
* Remove the axles.
* Clean (wire wheel) the center shaft.
* Remove boot clamps.
* Slide the boot up the center shaft (out of my way).
* Clean (wire wheel) the freshly exposed Boot/center shaft sealing area.
* Clean (wire wheel) the freshly exposed Boot/Joint mating surface.
* Drain and clean interior of joint and boot.
* Refill the joint with 75-90 synthetic gear lube.
* Install and clamp the boot.

Repeat for each axle joint until they have all been serviced.

Note: I have nylon vice jaws for holding the axle shaft while working.

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