Leak around rear wheel.
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I hope the "top it off" method works for you, but I've seen this too many time not be the case. Good Luck!
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OverRover (02-17-2019)
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The o ring looked in ok shape but I found a pretty good amount of shavings that were packed into the flange section of the axle housing, right where the o ring seals...that could have broke the seal?? However, it could be the bearing seal??
I already have a new o ring and Ive cleaned up the flange, So for right now, I guess I’ll change the o ring and reinstall. If it continues to leak, I’ll replace the hub? There’s no way to replace the bearing seal, correct? Does that sound like a good course of action? I’m suspecting bearing seal though.
This wasn’t a very hard job and I had it taken apart very quickly. So, if I have to pull the hub off again and replace it, its not a huge deal.
I appreciate any input. This is literally the first time Ive dealt with this.
Leak pattern.
Pic from top side of hub. I had wiped it down some as gear oil was everywhere.
The inside of the rotor had a great deal of gear oil inside. I had wiped it down.
Side view of the bottom of the hub. Fair amount of gear oil accumulated here before I wiped it off.
Bottom right side (facing) bolt was covered with gear oil.
Shavings that I wiped from the axle flange.
Pointing to the spot where the shavings were packed into the flange.
Gear oil was pretty clear.
Shavings on the magnet.
Last edited by Daytoman; 03-12-2019 at 11:07 AM.
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Here’s a few more pics.
Pic #1 Looks like it may have been leaking past the bearing seals...would I see packing grease along with it?
Pic #2 Not a ton of gear oil around he flang but there is some and the bottom bolt hole is full of gear oil.
PO is seeing if he can run down the order invoices. He says they were supposedly lifetime warranties.
Pic #1
Pic #2
Pic #1 Looks like it may have been leaking past the bearing seals...would I see packing grease along with it?
Pic #2 Not a ton of gear oil around he flang but there is some and the bottom bolt hole is full of gear oil.
PO is seeing if he can run down the order invoices. He says they were supposedly lifetime warranties.
Pic #1
Pic #2