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Old 04-02-2006, 04:21 PM
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Ive noticed an unusual amount of fluid coming out of the hole on top of the drivers side axle tube. I have the little nozzle and tube hooked up to it, and can see fluid in the tube as well. Is this normal? I know its for case pressure relief or something along those lines, but I didnt think fluid was supposed to come out. I also have a minimal leak out the drivers side axle seal, and a spool...thought that might be contributing to it. Thoughts?

Surprisingly my pinion seal is in great shape and very dry.

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You will have to check gear oil level, sounds like it is over full. And the seal should not be leaking.
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haha I realize the seal should not be leaking. I jus consider it a self cleaning system since I have to keep adding more oil, lol. No seriously tho, Ive just been too lazy to yank the axle back out and do all that work for a little seal. Its not hurting me righ tnow, I'll get around to it one day




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