i pulled my rear drum off because i broke the driver side parking break cable well when i pulled it off i noticed alot of grease covering everything is it time for new axel seals or what and where can i get them i have 214000 miles on my truck

 

Definitely time for new axle seals. It is differential oil that you are seeing. A auto parts store can get these seals for you for much less than the dealer.

 

Yeah, I redid mine the other day, very simple. And George is right, go to an auto parts store, because a dealer with rape you for those parts!!! Make sure to put the right amount of 80 90 diff oil back in when your done!!!

 

Check prices on the seals.

I did mine a few months ago and found the dealer to be cheaper than all the parts stores in town.

Jeff

 

Guys how long and involved is it. Have to do mine soon.

 

man i hope youe hub nut is easier to get off than mine. i couldnt find a socket to save my butt to fit the nut that holds the rear hub on.

 

i couldnt find an auto parts store here in ok that carried the parts so i had to go to the dealer they charged $27 for each seal and another $38 for the break cable i figured im already in there i might as well replace both sides no telling when the other one would go out im going to do it tomarrow ill tell you how it went

 

The actual job is pretty straightforward, about an hour per side. Depending on the rear axle you have you may need a special socket to get the axle nut off. Installing the new seal should be done very carefully, be sure that it is driven in evenly

 

yeah just watch out for the bolts holding the axel to the hub i used a impact gun to get them off and i broke the head of on off before the bolt came out of the housing and long story i finally got it out with the help of some heat and vice gripes but ill get it soon

 

Here's something for you to think about. If your axle is too full of lube, it will cause the seals to leak until the lube is at the proper level. Your axle should have the lube 0.75" + or - 0.25" BELOW the fill hole. If yours is too full , correct the level, clean up the leak (if it's not on the brake linings), and see if your leak stops. Seal replacement may not be necessary.

 

Also a clogged axle vent will cause an oil leak

 

Good point.

 

well the truck has 212800 miles on it i didnt put any new fluid in it and i havent checked the vent ill do that when i finish the job im waiting for the dodge dealer to open so i can get new axel nut keys i mulated one taking it out also the on base service bays where im doing the work wont open again till tuseday i hate their hours but youve got to love the fact that i have a full service bay with lifts and any tool ill ever need for only 3 bucks and hour