Re: Rear Axle Drive Shaft Oil Seal
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Phil, what you describe is a leaking pinion shaft oil seal. It is not a hard job, but it does have some complications.
First, you may be able to remove the driveshaft flange without a puller. If not, they are relatively inexpensive and will make the job go that much easier. The complicating factor in this job is to get the nut EXACTLY back to its original position. This involves marking the nut and the shaft and CAREFULLY counting the number of turns it takes to unscrew the nut. It should be reinstalled counting EXACTLY the same number of turns. Also, you may want to make sure the driveshaft flange does not have a groove worn in it by the seal lip. If so, you can purchase a precision made sleeve to go over the sealing surface to restore it. Redi Sleeve is one of the brand names used. I believe they are made by Thompson Products and one other manufacturer. Now would be a good time to change the differential oil too. GL5 EP 85W-140 gear oil is used my many here and found to work well. (o{}o)
Posted on: 2013/3/17 15:58
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Re: Rear Axle Drive Shaft Oil Seal
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JW - I'll give it a try this week. Thanks for the tip on marking the nut and shaft and counting the the turns.
Posted on: 2013/3/17 21:57
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