My right side axle seal has been leaking so i knocked out the old seal ( being careful not to damage the axle tube where the seal seats) and installed a new seal. Well quess what the axle is still leaking. i am starting to think the bearing at the end for the cv axle is worn and is letting the cv sag and causing the seal to leak. Is this a commion problem and how hard is it to get the old bearing out and new one in. Also where can i get the bearing?

 

Is there any play at this location?

Have you inspected the CV shaft for a worn area that may be causing the leak?

 

Yes there is play here up and down more so than i am use to seeing. I have the cv out right now i dont recall any worn spots but i will recheck later tonight. In my first post i forgot to add the axle bearing to the story.

 

bump..