Where is this leak coming from?
09-30-2009, 09:16 AM
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Where is this leak coming from? Well I'm not sure what this thing is called, but there is a leak at my rear passenger axle from what looks like to be a rubber gasket or something where the e-brake line goes in. Should I put some rtv around there or do I need to replace anything?
Here are some pics:
Here are some pics:
09-30-2009, 12:53 PM
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Remove the diff cover, unbolt and pull out the paddle. That will allow you to push the axle inward, exposing the c-clip. Pull the c-clip and then slide the axle out (after removing the brakes and whatnot). Pry out the old seal and press in a new one. Reverse of removal.
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09-30-2009, 01:14 PM
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Off the top of my head:
Remove the diff cover, unbolt and pull out the paddle. That will allow you to push the axle inward, exposing the c-clip. Pull the c-clip and then slide the axle out (after removing the brakes and whatnot). Pry out the old seal and press in a new one. Reverse of removal.
Remove the diff cover, unbolt and pull out the paddle. That will allow you to push the axle inward, exposing the c-clip. Pull the c-clip and then slide the axle out (after removing the brakes and whatnot). Pry out the old seal and press in a new one. Reverse of removal.
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09-30-2009, 01:23 PM
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you can get em from any parts store. might want to check the bearing while u have it out too. common for them to fail on the passenger side but from the pics looks like ur leak is on the drivers side. also of course u gotta take off the brack caliper brackets. and make sure to take off the abs sensor to allow the axle to move inward, thats all i remember from the top of my head.
09-30-2009, 01:26 PM
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Is this is? http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...&parentId=12-0
also called a wheel seal?
And the picture is the passenger side axle, I'll post up when I get to the bearing and see what you guys think
also called a wheel seal?
And the picture is the passenger side axle, I'll post up when I get to the bearing and see what you guys think
09-30-2009, 01:33 PM
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haha damned i forgot how that ebrake bracket went. ya its referred to as a wheel seal. normally the wheel bearing freezes up and wears a deep grove into the axle so take a look at that and post up if you want. if this is the case all parts stores carry whats know as a axle saver bearing that moves the bearing inward saving you from having to buy a new axle.
09-30-2009, 01:52 PM
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Don't put the saver bearing on, it's nothing but junk. I put them on mine and the next day I had puddles of gear oil under each tire. To top it off to get the axle back out we had to cut the lock off because the saver sticks out of the tube and doesn't let it go in far enough to get the clip off.
09-30-2009, 02:13 PM
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Don't put the saver bearing on, it's nothing but junk. I put them on mine and the next day I had puddles of gear oil under each tire. To top it off to get the axle back out we had to cut the lock off because the saver sticks out of the tube and doesn't let it go in far enough to get the clip off.
09-30-2009, 02:27 PM
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I ran into my first problem, My hanes says to remove the locking bolt, but there is nothing there. Am I suppose to remove the two bolts on the right now?
09-30-2009, 02:33 PM
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nope theyre talking about that pin u see right in the middle of the diff, spin it around u can see what im talking about thats what holds the axles apart, once u take that out push in the axle, dont forget about that wheel sensor, and u will see a c clip on the end of the axle. pop it off, should slide off easy with the axle pushed in, then go ahead and pull the axle all the way out
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i noticed that on one rear end i did, it was on a astro but ya it stuck out, took it back to napa, got another and it went right in, didnt check at the time to see if it was shorter but ya, it has to sit flush if i remember correctly, other than that never had problems with em leaking.