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How do you change the front axle seal on a 2003 dodge 2500 4x4?

Step 1: Prepare the vehicle.

- Park the vehicle on a level surface.

- Engage the parking brake.

- Disconnect the negative battery cable.

- Remove the front wheel

Step 2: Remove the caliper bracket.

- Remove the two bolts holding the caliper bracket to the steering knuckle.

- Remove the caliper bracket and set it aside.

Step 3: Remove the rotor.

- Remove the two bolts holding the rotor to the hub.

- Remove the rotor and set it aside.

Step 4: Remove the hub assembly.

- Remove the four bolts holding the hub assembly to the steering knuckle.

- Pull the hub assembly off the steering knuckle.

- Use a seal puller to remove the axle seal from the hub assembly.

Step 5: Install the new axle seal.

- Apply a thin coat of RTV silicone sealant to the outer edge of the new axle seal.

- Press the new axle seal into the hub assembly.

Step 6: Reinstall the hub assembly.

- Slide the hub assembly onto the steering knuckle.

- Install the four bolts holding the hub assembly to the steering knuckle.

Step 7: Reinstall the rotor.

- Install the rotor onto the hub.

- Install the two bolts holding the rotor to the hub.

Step 8: Reinstall the caliper bracket.

- Install the caliper bracket onto the steering knuckle.

- Install the two bolts holding the caliper bracket to the steering knuckle.

Step 9: Reinstall the wheel.

- Reinstall the front wheel.

Step 10: Reconnect the battery.

- Reconnect the negative battery cable.