Kordell Daniels
Newbie
My rear axle seals are leaking and I was wondering how to fix it. Anyone got a how to guide or anything of that sort?
Rear Axle Seals Leaking
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90halfton
I'm Awesome
Going to need a lot more information to get help. What kind of rear end?
sewlow
Bitchin' Stitchin'
For a stock 10 bolt, w/posi or not.
Jack the rear of the truck up. Block the wheels & use jackstands.
Pull the wheels & the drums.
Drain & remove the diff. cover.
Remove the center pin. It's held in with a long small headed bolt on one side of the carrier.
Push one axle in slightly.
Remove 'C'-clip. An extendable magnet works best.
Remove the axle. Repeat for the other side.
Grab the old seal & rip it outa there.
Slowly & carefully tap around the edge of the new seal with a small hammer to seat it into the housing. Make sure that the surface of the housing for the seal is clean first.
When replacing the axle, avoid nicking the seal with the splines of the axle.
Clean the drum's braking surface. Check the shoes for saturation. They may have to be replaced if soaked. Use a new hardware kit for the brakes. Clean up the backing plate.
Reverse the dismantling procedure for the install.
Don't forget that long small head bolt that holds the center pin!
Jack the rear of the truck up. Block the wheels & use jackstands.
Pull the wheels & the drums.
Drain & remove the diff. cover.
Remove the center pin. It's held in with a long small headed bolt on one side of the carrier.
Push one axle in slightly.
Remove 'C'-clip. An extendable magnet works best.
Remove the axle. Repeat for the other side.
Grab the old seal & rip it outa there.
Slowly & carefully tap around the edge of the new seal with a small hammer to seat it into the housing. Make sure that the surface of the housing for the seal is clean first.
When replacing the axle, avoid nicking the seal with the splines of the axle.
Clean the drum's braking surface. Check the shoes for saturation. They may have to be replaced if soaked. Use a new hardware kit for the brakes. Clean up the backing plate.
Reverse the dismantling procedure for the install.
Don't forget that long small head bolt that holds the center pin!
aaronb
I'm Awesome
I would also replace the bearings aswell while to you have it apart. You'll need to rent a tool from your local parts store. Its a slide hammer,with a 3 prong attachment that grabs onto the backside of the bearing, which can be a ***** to get out. I had to heat up the axle tubes to get them to expand to make it easier to remove. You will also need to rent a seal, bearing install tool to reinstall them.
sewlow
Bitchin' Stitchin'
Good idea there, aaronb.
Both of my trucks have had right side bearing issues. I don't know if that's a common prob or not.
One has posi, & the other doesn't. Just my luck? I replaced both sides. May as well. It was all apart & I hate the smell of that gear lube, so why mess with that stuff twice?
Both of my trucks have had right side bearing issues. I don't know if that's a common prob or not.
One has posi, & the other doesn't. Just my luck? I replaced both sides. May as well. It was all apart & I hate the smell of that gear lube, so why mess with that stuff twice?
