QT1203 Inner Axle Seal Installer Tool for Jeep TJ Rubicon and JK Wrangler

QT1203 Inner Axle Seal Installer Tool for 2003-2006 Jeep TJ Rubicon and 2007-2011 Jeep JK Wrangler installs QU40812 Spicer original equipment Front Inner Axle Oil Seal in all 2003-2011 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Dana 44 front axles AND all 2007-2011 Jeep JK Wrangler Dana 30 front axles. QT1203 Custom-fit Seal Installer is specifically made to install your QU40812 Jeep inner axle shaft oil seal easily and without damaging the seal. Precision CNC machined right here in Montana, this Adjustable Depth Installer is used in conjunction with QT1189 Press Screw Assembly and axle model specific Thrust Plate to make successful installation of your tight fitting axle seals simple, Easy, and straightforward. The seal fits the face-grooved Installer like a glove, so it will not cock or crush during installation.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Seal Tool Kits and Tool Sets
When Removing Axle Shafts
Seal Remover Tool
To Install Seals
After Installation
Applications

Tech Note 1: Seal Tool Kits and Tool Sets
QT1203 is included in the following Kits and Tool Sets:

2003-2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler Rubicon Dana 44 Front Axle:
QK4822 Seal Tool Kit and TS4822 Tool Set

2007-2011 Jeep JK Wrangler Rubicon Dana 44 Front Axle:
QK4929 Seal Tool Kit and TS4929 Tool Set

2003-2011 Jeep TJ and JK Wrangler Rubicons:
QK4930 Seal Tool Kit and TS4930 Tool Set

1972-2011 Jeep Dana 30 and 2003-2011 Dana 44 Front Axle Seal Master Kit:
QK4931 Seal Tool Kit

2007-2017 Jeep JK Wrangler Dana Super 30 Front Axle:
QK4932 Seal Tool Kit and TS4932 Tool Set

Tech Note 2: When Removing Axle Shafts
Whenever you remove the front axle shafts on your Jeep, inspect the shafts and axle tubes for any signs of differential fluid leakage. It's a lot cheaper and easier to replace the seals than rebuilding your diff after it blows up due to oil starvation! Differential removal is required for replacing either or both axle seals so you should replace both seals even if only one is leaking. These are tricky seals to install, but you can EASILY do it with our tools! QT1032 differential case spreader is definitely recommended but not absolutely required for differential removal/installation. Extra seals, differential cover gaskets, and RTV sealant are available separately.

Tech Note 3: Seal Remover Tool
Once the axle is disassembled, the old seals can be easily removed with our QK4647 Seal Remover Tool Sets or other suitable tool such as a length of sturdy pipe that will fit inside the axle tube. You will also need to clean the inside of the axle tube to remove dirt and crud that could get pushed into your new seal during reassembly.

Tech Note4: To Install Seals
Like almost all solid beam axle shaft seals, QU40812 Seals are pressed in the inboard ends of the axle tubes next to the differential. It is impossible to replace the seals from the outside! You must remove the hubs, axle shafts, and differential to replace these seals.

Tech Note 5: After Installation
After the seals are installed, be sure to grease the lips to provide initial lubrication for the seal lip. Neglecting this step will usually cause the seal to fail the first time you use 4x4 mode. Do NOT grease the axle shafts as the grease will pick up crud as they are slid into the axle housing.

Applications:
Jeep:
TJ Wrangler Rubicon Dana 44 Front Axle: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
JK Dana 30 Front Axle: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
JK Wrangler Rubicon Dana 44 Front Axle: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011