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Old 08-27-2021, 03:48 PM
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So pulled the bearing again and didn’t see anything out of the ordinary but when I set the bearing down fluid came from between the bearing. Where the screw driver is pointing! Am I looking at a crap bearing? Also found that the vent tube is fine and is not clogged up.
 
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Old 08-27-2021, 04:00 PM
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Let me update on that last message! It actually looks like it’s coming from the abs sensor area.
 
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Yeah, if it's leaking between two bearing pieces, flange and housing...could be bad hub...and not unheard of nowadays. But, l'm not seeing any o-ring in groove (arrow).

 
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Old 08-28-2021, 07:55 AM
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I had the ring off during the pic. I siliconed the holes that the abs slips into, gonna give that a shot before buying another bearing.
 
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Old 08-28-2021, 06:04 PM
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Okay, still leaking, time for a new bearing! : (
 
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Sometimes, the little attachment on axle housing, where vent tube attaches, can rust closed also, so maybe take a look at that.

 
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Old 08-29-2021, 08:38 AM
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Both my hubs leaked from where you pointed out. On my hubs there was plenty of bearing packing grease on that flange, not just diff fluid. Again,I am pretty damn sure mine had to be at least partially, if not completely due to pressure buildup. But I have to admit, I think most of these hubs are pretty jenky.
Best bet on a leaky hub IMO, change them out and make sure vent hose is clear when you do it.
Good luck. you can see what I’m talking about. Yikes!


 

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Old 08-29-2021, 08:55 AM
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Yeah, I see what you mean. I’ll check the vent at the axle too! Thanks guys
 
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Replaced rear bearing again and so far no leak! Thanks for all the help!🙂
 
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