What causes a Subaru front axle seal to leak?
If you overfill the diff it can overwhelm the seal and cause a leak. When replacing Cv axles you can drag it across the seal and tear it or a poorly designed Cv axle can have rough spots where the seal rides can become worn and allow fluid to bypass.
Where do you find a leak in a Subaru?
A low level on the differential dip stick and lastly a spot on the driveway. With these clues you can track down the location of the leak and prepare your plan of action. This is the typical location you will see leaks from. As gravity takes hold and and rolls down the transmission.
How do you remove an axle from a Subaru?
Having the knuckle separated from the strut will now allow the axle to be removed from the hub. You may find that you need to apply downward pressure on the lower control to allow the axle to free itself. Once it is free find a safe place for the outer boot to rest. Axle getting ready to be removed as the knuckle is undone.
How long does it take to replace CV axle seal?
When replacing Cv axles you can drag it across the seal and tear it or a poorly designed Cv axle can have rough spots where the seal rides can become worn and allow fluid to bypass. This repair can take upwards of a an hour or two, With the right tools and practice this takes me around thirty minutes.
If you overfill the diff it can overwhelm the seal and cause a leak. When replacing Cv axles you can drag it across the seal and tear it or a poorly designed Cv axle can have rough spots where the seal rides can become worn and allow fluid to bypass.
A low level on the differential dip stick and lastly a spot on the driveway. With these clues you can track down the location of the leak and prepare your plan of action. This is the typical location you will see leaks from. As gravity takes hold and and rolls down the transmission.
Do you need to replace rear axle stub seals?
It also would be a good time if one was inclined to replace the diff/axle stub seals, as this way you don’t need to remove their retainers or reset backlash. As well the rear output seal and the crush washers for the neutral and reverse switches are accessible and would make for a FULL reseal. *****
Having the knuckle separated from the strut will now allow the axle to be removed from the hub. You may find that you need to apply downward pressure on the lower control to allow the axle to free itself. Once it is free find a safe place for the outer boot to rest. Axle getting ready to be removed as the knuckle is undone.