front axle seal leak

[fowlwater1]

replaced passenger front outer seal in hopes to stop the leak. still leaks like before. why wouldnt this stop the leak? could a plugged vent tube cause the issue?

 

[Dan Whitaker]

Was there a groove worn in the axle shaft where the seal contacks it? If so that is why. You will either need a speedi sleeve or have replace the axle shaft.

 

[fowlwater1]

where the cv axle rides on the seal is smooth and clean.

 

[RomeovilleIL]

Plugged vent might cause some leakage, but it's not like the differential is under high pressure. How much is leaking and when did it start?

 

[drdoom]

I seem to recall reading somewhere that side is known for leaking...might wanna do asearch for a TSB.

 

[fowlwater1]

about two months ago. checkd the fluid level and its about a half inch or so below the plug. so its not a massive leak, but enough to piss me off. so i will have to tear that seal out and replace it again. i will check the vent. is the vent tube for the diff ran over to the driver side upper a arm mounts? i noticed a vent tube over there when i replaced the a arm.

 

[drdoom]

Yes, I believe that's the one. I noticed it when doing an upper control arm replacement as well.