Front axle center pivot o ring replacement?

[broketractor]

I put grease in the front axle center pivot support of my l2501 4x4 without taking the vent plug out. Heard a pop & grease shot out the back of the housing. Has anyone had to repair the o ring or seal. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Just a single O-ring, no seals.
Easy, lift the front tires at least 2" off the ground
Then remove the six bolts holding the front and rear carrier.
Drop the axle down the 2" then remove the front carrier.
Inspect the carrier for cracks.
Replace O-ring and then reverse the process.

 

[broketractor]

Thank you I will get it fixed & I won't forget to pull the vent plug from now on!!

 

[GeoHorn]

There’s little reason (in most cases) to shoot tons of grease into most grease-fittings.… especially this one where not rollers or ball-bearings exist. Only a “little db ‘ll do ya’” ….(old Bryl-cream slogan).
Really… just ONE shot of grease in most plain bearings is appropriate.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

There’s little reason (in most cases) to shoot tons of grease into most grease-fittings.… especially this one where not rollers or ball-bearings exist. Only a “little db ‘ll do ya’” ….(old Bryl-cream slogan).
Really… just ONE shot of grease in most plain bearings is appropriate.

It only take one shot to pop the O-ring out of this setup.