axle seal leak, this makes no sense , but,
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It was leaking and I cleaned it up with Brakekleen and it stopped.
It's been about a week without a drop or a drip that I can see
Maybe it swelled the rubber.
Gonna see how long this lasts.
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It's been about a week without a drop or a drip that I can see
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Maybe it swelled the rubber.
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Gonna see how long this lasts.
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mine showed no signs of leaking for about 1500 miles after cleaning with water.---- its back--- mine appears to leak from the axle seal. I plan on changing it this fall, thanks to all the info i learned on this forum--- thanks patches, dope, c5tech,mike mercury---and many others
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How much play do you have on the left axle where it goes into the diff?
I think my carrier bearing is going. I have a bit of play on that axle and the seal is toast.
I think my carrier bearing is going. I have a bit of play on that axle and the seal is toast.
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Mine leaked 3 times.
This time, dealer will replace lh cover AND seal.
Glad to see they are trying new cover.....I think it could be a machining issue.
This time, dealer will replace lh cover AND seal.
Glad to see they are trying new cover.....I think it could be a machining issue.