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leaking half shaft
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:45 pm
by adamsj
ive just put a new half seal in my rear axle.but its still leaking how far do u have to nock the seal in.ive nocked it in flush with the axle if that makes sense.does it need to go a bit further in
Re: leaking half shaft
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:36 pm
by ferris
Are you sure the wheel bearing is ok? If the bearing is loose it could cause the seal to fail.
Re: leaking half shaft
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:12 pm
by ScottieJ
As ferris said.
Jack the wheel up and check for play.
When you changed the seal did you leave the little plastic ring with holes in it behind the seal? It's job is to protect the seal from damage when you put the shaft in.
Is it definetly axle oil? Not brake fluid leaking from the brake cylinder?
Re: leaking half shaft
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:19 pm
by adamsj
the wheel bearings got a bit ov play but it leaks wen its not even moveing if its parked on an angle.and ye the plastic rings in.its like the seal isnt touching where it should be