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Oil leak in front axle, coming from front differential??

  
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Oil leak in front axle, coming from front differential??

 
mrreyn00 mrreyn00
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 06/08
Posted: 06/06/08
09:56 AM

Recently replaced the hubs a couple of months ago but when checking tire pressure,  noticed some oil running down out of the driver side front axle.  Removed axle to confirm.  Are there seals inside the front differential that could be causing this leak?  If so, is it even worth my time?  Any help advice????  

 
SnoMan SnoMan
Addict | Posts: 2005 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 06/06/08
01:53 PM

I assume this is a solid front axle and yes there is a seal inside tube next to differential for axle.  

 
southernstyle southernstyle
New User | Posts: 4 | Joined: 08/08
Posted: 08/15/08
05:59 PM

Pesonally I would replace them, but if you do a lot of playing it is a must to get them replaced because you will regret it when you really need that front axle  

 
Former Former
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 03/09
Posted: 03/07/09
09:24 AM

If it's shift on the fly Dana 44 F8J...GET A PROFESSIONAL TO REPLACE THEM!!!! This requires using a case spreader to access and replace the inner axle seals near the front diff.  The third member must be removed and it requires spreading the differential housing to do it.  Trust me...I'm speaking from experience!!!!  

 

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