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Originally Posted by Jetboy
FWIW - in my spare parts kit for swapping a front axle I also have an OEM replacement oil seal. - Also I think they're the same on both sides so you'd only need one. And an extra quart of gear lube. Usually you won't lose any oil with a broken axle - they usually break at the outer CV, but it's there just in case you do. An OEM seal is around $15-20 and I'd rather put a good one in instead of having to pull it back out when I get home. Easier to do once than twice. I don't carry a seal driver set, I can usually get it in nicely with careful hammer taps.
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Oil seal is different sizes for driver and passenger. The knuckle seal is the same size for either side. Unless you completely **** up the seal pulling the axle out, you'll be fine for a trail swap. Worst case you get a small leak, but it likely won't drain enough to be an issue before getting home. Biggest issue is making sure the seal is wiped clean of any debris before popping the new axle back in.
