captjay

i am missing the cap and i guess bearings on the ujoint. its the front pass side. can i put another cap or do i have to replace the entire ujoint. also with the other 3 in place do yall think it is ok to drive on road. it would be about another week before i could fix it unless i can just pop another cap on there and clip.

mkjeep

No, don't drive it, you'll destroy that axle. Replace the joint. Or pull the axle.

racer83l

looks like its too late.. to me it looks out of round, and also looks like there is a crack....

if your under warranty get it towed to the dealer

mkjeep

Oops, I didn't even look at the pic. Yeah, outta round, replace the shaft or pull it till you can get a new one if your not in warranty.

captjay

ok, if i pull the axle, the other side should be ok and what about the open hole in the axle tube? wont i loose diff oil or is that sealed inside? also, do i remove the axle with the yoke still attached or do i need to press it out and leave the yoke connected? i probably couldnt get a new ujoint till midd week. any help is apprecitaed, i have never had to pull an axle

mkjeep

Pull the axle, the yolk is attached, leave the stub shaft-wheel side, stick a sock in the hole, you won't lose much oil cause the front seal is close to the diff, the whole axle tube in the front does not have oil normally, some will spit into it with no axle. Just check it everyday the axle is out to make sure enough oil is in the diff. No pressing involed on the front.

mkjeep

Front axle write up

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/dana-44-front-axle-seal-replacement-41177/

oops, wrong one, I'll try to find the one you need


Here it is

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-write-ups-39/installing-alloy-usa-factory-ten-cm-front-axles-ctm-u-joints-72971/

captjay

cool, thanks alot. hopefully i can get it pulled today before i need to drive tomorrow morning. well i bent the rear pass side axle, now this on pass side. upgradeing the rear to chromollys, hell i guess i might as well just pull the front and run it till i upgrade it to chromollys now. appreciate the quick replies.

cgtweet

I had my front left dana 30 axle go. You can get a new front left axle assy for the dana 30 for 130.00 plus shipping from moparpartsonline. The assy includes inner shaft, outershaft and ujoint.

Hellbound13

Did you notice any symptoms driving with the missing cap?