Where are axle seals located?
CV axle shaft seals are usually located along the surface where the CV axle enters the transmission for front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicles, or at the differential for rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles.
How can I tell if my Boler axle needs replacing?
The first test is to jack up each side of the trailer and watch to see if the wheel moves down as weight is removed from that side, if on either side the wheel does not drop at least 1½” the axle needs replacing.
Which is the correct description of an axle?
An axle is a rod or spindle that passes through the center of a wheel or group of wheels. An axle’s rod or spindle can be designed to either remain in a fixed position or to rotate depending on what type of vehicle the axle was designed for. Axles are classified as either a live axle or a dead axle.
How are the wheels attached to the axle?
The axle is fixed to the vehicle. When fixed on the vehicle itself, the wheels on the vehicle will rotate around the axle rather than with the axle. Live axles are used to transmit power throughout the component. They are responsible for driving the wheels that they are attached to.
What do you need to know about 14 bolt axles?
If you’re going to upgrade or otherwise modify a 14 bolt axle, you need to know what type of axle you have. “Float” refers to whether or not the weight of the vehicle is placed on the axle shaft (aka half-shaft) or the axle housing. If an axle is a “full-float,” it’s designed for use in a heavy-duty application.
What is the job of an axle seal?
The job of an axle seal is to keep the transmission fluid or differential oil from leaking out. In some all-wheel drive vehicles, one of the front CV axles is connected to the transfer case. Axle Seal Front CV axle (driveshaft) seal. A transfer case seal might also be referred to as an axle seal.
What to look for if your axle seal is leaking?
If you are concerned about a leaking axle seal, here are 2 things to look out for: Oil puddle under car. One of the more common signs the axle seal is leaking is oil below your vehicle after it has been parked. Your driveway is one of the spaces you will notice the oil leak.
Where is the axle shaft seal on a rear wheel drive car?
In some vehicles, the axle shaft seal also helps to keep the axle shaft in proper alignment with the transmission. CV axle shaft seals are usually located along the surface where the CV axle enters the transmission for front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicles, or at the differential for rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles.
How to replace front passenger seal on 8.25 axles?
My question is; what is the easiest way to replace the front passenger seal on these 8.25 axles. Am I right in thinking that just the right side axle tube needs removed from the differential housing to remove the snap ring retaining the axle flange?