Hey Jeep Guy

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Originally Posted by Stillrunning

OK I now have the axle out and it was actually pretty easy and I also found the directions in the repair manual. It is the axle seal that was leaking but now I think I have to take it to a machine shop to have this compression ring removed. Unless someone knows of away to get it off. I thought about beating it off and then just replacing it but I'm worried I might tear something else up. Anyone ever done that or have a way of removing this compression ring (thats what I call it).

The axle bearing doesn't have to come off to replace the axle seal. The axle seal is actually inside of the axle tube and rides against the axle shaft on a GRAND CHEROKEE. Look inside the axle tube about 2 inches and you'll see the seal in there. The axle bearing is lubricated via grease and has a dust seal on the shaft and an O-ring that goes around it to keep moisture and dirt out.