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Old 11-23-2010, 10:07 AM   #6
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Re: Leaking Front Axle Seal (With Pictures)

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Originally Posted by wagslick View Post
Thanks for the tips. Actually I think around 1/4 cup of this fluid has spilled out onto the driveway while it was parked.
measure the amount to fill to the bottom of the fill hole when cold... then you will know for sure how bad..most containers have ounce marks on the side of the containers. using a bottle hand pump /,,,pump to the point where the oil flows out..

If you are loosing a few ounces over 3-4,000mi I would consider replacing BOTH seals , not just the one...

this may be the vent is restricted causing all this..as this oil does expand quite a bit when it gets hot....gets real hot when working in any 4wd position and if you have tires of different wear on the front will damage the gear box.........the front tires must be matched ...tire rotation is very important with these vehicles then 4X4 issues are reduced..
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