probable front axle leak
#1
probable front axle leak
All right here we go, another "leak" thread... Though this leak is nothing serious (at least to my knowledge). I have a small bead of fluid that builds up on part of the front axle, this same fluid is also "sprayed" onto the frame rails above it and around it. So i believe it leaks and flings it around. The leak is so slow that it never reaches the ground, at least while parked. This is something that I would like to repair so I would like to know what would be required to do this. Here are images + video to help you guys confirm this is the problem and where this leak is at exactly: (and the shiny black stuff on the axle is POR-15)
What you are looking for is that large rusted part of the axle assembly with the barcode sticker, see how it is wet? and the surrounding frame rails
<<< click on the video to play.
and here is the fluid on my finger:
What you are looking for is that large rusted part of the axle assembly with the barcode sticker, see how it is wet? and the surrounding frame rails
<<< click on the video to play.
and here is the fluid on my finger:
#2
Pull the passenger side CV shaft and replace the lip seal. While the CV shaft is out, check the part that slides into the passenger side extension housing for a groove. If it's grooved on the outside diameter, then it may not seal up with a new lip seal.
#3
much appreciated swartlkk, ( i was hoping you'd be the guy to answer this) I'll get back to you on how this goes, though it might be 2 weeks or so.
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