Why is my front axle seal leaking on my Silverado?
Hi when I got my Silverado the drivers front axle seal was leaking a bit. Mainly just throwing fluid but not actually making a dripping mess. After using 4wd it got worse and was actually dripping out. So went to dealer, bought OEM seal, watched YouTube video and replaced it, was simple.
What to do about front axle shaft leakage?
Disconnect CV at stub, attach slide hammer to stub and pull it out. Pull seal with seal puller. Use blind beairng puller to remove bearing. Install new bearing with hammer/chunk of 2×4. Install new seal. Install stub shaft.
Is there play in the front axle shaft?
Well, the seal is leaking. There also hasn’t been this much play in the shaft since I’ve had the truck. The passenger side has no play at all. I know a lot of people say the same thing you said about being surprised at how much play they allow… but I know the difference between “play” and the whole shaft moving up, down, and side to side.
Is it OK to replace front axle seal?
CV binding/vibration can potentially ruin that seal, as can time and age. Replace that output shaft as well when you do the seal, no reason not to. If it were me, and I was up there in miles, i’d be considering a front diff rebuild or an LKQ one that you rebuild and swap out.
Is it safe to drive with a leaking axle seal?
If the leaking axle seal does not get fixed soon and the transmission is slipping, you could cause permanent damage to the transmission. The severity of the leak affects how safe it is to drive with a leaking axle seal. If there is significant fluid loss, so much that it affects the transmission, the vehicle should not be driven.
When to know if your transmission seal is leaking?
If you start to notice oil drops on your driveway, it could be a sign of a leaking axle seal. Transmission slipping at highway speeds. While an oil spot on the driveway is a common sign, it does not always happen because the axle seal leaks more during highway driving. Instead, you may notice your transmission slipping at highway speeds.
Where is the rear axle seal on a GMC Sierra?
Pull the pin out and you’ll see the axle retainer clip. It’s a C shape. Pull the clip out (you’ll need to push the axle in a little to get it out). Then you can pull the whole axle shaft out. Your seal will be in the end of the axle tube.
If the leaking axle seal does not get fixed soon and the transmission is slipping, you could cause permanent damage to the transmission. The severity of the leak affects how safe it is to drive with a leaking axle seal. If there is significant fluid loss, so much that it affects the transmission, the vehicle should not be driven.
If you start to notice oil drops on your driveway, it could be a sign of a leaking axle seal. Transmission slipping at highway speeds. While an oil spot on the driveway is a common sign, it does not always happen because the axle seal leaks more during highway driving. Instead, you may notice your transmission slipping at highway speeds.
How much does it cost to replace an axle seal?
$107.33 – $1,033.10. Price range for all vehicles. Average rating from 65 customers who received a Axle Shaft Seal Replacement. An axle seal is the part of the vehicle that connects the axle to the rear differential, or the transmission. The purpose of the axle seal is to keep transmission fluid from leaking.
What is the purpose of an axle seal?
An axle seal is the part of the vehicle that connects the axle to the rear differential, or the transmission. The purpose of the axle seal is to keep transmission fluid from leaking.