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Offline Kevin108

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Question about front axle shaft and leaks
« on: June 20, 2002, 09:21:00 PM »
I replaced the seals today and the passenger side is still leaking, I guess because the axle shaft is worn where it meets the seal.  Any other possible reason?

Randy's R&P wants $45.50 for just the shaft.  The outer stub's good but I'm gonna need the u-joint too.  Does that sound like a deal, should I call around locally, or is there somewhere online with better prices?

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Re: Question about front axle shaft and leaks
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2002, 11:11:00 PM »
Are you sure it isn't just residue seeping from the axle tube? was there a groove in the axle?

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Re: Question about front axle shaft and leaks
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2002, 08:12:00 AM »
Oh my God, you might be exactly right!  I was so tired after I finished that as soon as I saw it running down the inside of the tire again I didn't even think twice.  I'll check it out and post the results, I think there's a good chance you're guessing correct.

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Re: Question about front axle shaft and leaks
« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2002, 09:33:00 PM »
So was it left over spooge?

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Re: Question about front axle shaft and leaks
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2002, 11:27:00 PM »
Unfortunately no.  Randy's R&P wants like $55 for just the shaft.  Local they want $125.

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Re: Question about front axle shaft and leaks
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2002, 10:11:00 PM »
hmmm, I'd check to make sure the seal is installed properly, if there is no groove in the shaft and the seal slides on there nice and clean, maybe it's just not in right. Did you lube the lip of the seal with some new grease or oil b4 you installed it? Did you apply any sealer around the exterior surface?

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Re: Question about front axle shaft and leaks
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2002, 12:10:00 AM »
dang kevin you go from on POS to another!!!

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Offline Kevin108

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Re: Question about front axle shaft and leaks
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2002, 09:30:00 AM »
Dell - It's in there right.  The seal fits really tightly, it's pretty impossible to install it wrong.  A bad seal is possible I guess...  Did lube the contact area, didn't add any sealer.

Chad - I know man, it sucks!  I guess I just can't have nice things.  Heh heh.

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