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ncs - 02 Oct 2004 20:08 GMT

I've got a small leak from the drivers side axle where it connects to the
transmission. I've had the seal changed twice. I had the axle changed and
I think the shaft is undersized and causing the leak between it and the
seal.
I wondered if anyone else has had a problem like this. I think the only
solution now is to replace the half shaft. Is there a parts store that has
a better axle than the others that I should use ? Also I've heard there
might be a sleeve kit that fits over the shaft that would create a good
seal. Again, does anyone have any experience with this sleeve ?

thanks,
Nick

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jdoe - 04 Oct 2004 12:23 GMT

It may not be the axle. If the solenoid pack or oil lines leak many times it
will run down past the axle and fool you. Check those things first. Also
check to see if there is alot of play (not rotational but slop) in there. If
so the carrier bearings may be shot. Nothing you can do there it will need a
teardown and rebuild.
Larry

> I've got a small leak from the drivers side axle where it connects to the
> transmission. I've had the seal changed twice. I had the axle changed
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ncs - 04 Oct 2004 12:58 GMT

Thanks, the trans. guy pulled the trans. and had to replace a pump seal I
believe, so I think he would have noticed these other things. The reason I
think it's the axle is because the leak began right after it was replaced.
My next step is the try a different axle and mic it before to see if the
circumference is a little larger than the old one.

Any comment on the sleeve or parts store to shop ?

thanks,
Nick

> It may not be the axle. If the solenoid pack or oil lines leak many times
> it will run down past the axle and fool you. Check those things first.
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jbharri@comcast.net - 04 Oct 2004 23:54 GMT

I would have the seal checked again. There is a possibility that the seal
was nicked or tore when the new axle was installed.

> Thanks, the trans. guy pulled the trans. and had to replace a pump seal I
> believe, so I think he would have noticed these other things. The reason I
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ncs - 05 Oct 2004 12:31 GMT

Thanks, but we've replaced two seals already trying to determine if that was
the problem.
Nick

>I would have the seal checked again. There is a possibility that the seal
> was nicked or tore when the new axle was installed.
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