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03-31-2008, 06:53 AM

TEXAGS'98

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Rear Axle Oil Leak

Anyone ever had a leak where the drive shaft goes into the rear axle? Just noticed it yesterday but haven't had time to investigate it. Thanks for the help in advance.

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03-31-2008, 06:59 AM

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Pinion seal, yes they will leak, and yes your have to remove the driveshaft yoke to remove it.

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03-31-2008, 07:06 AM

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Does the driveshaft have to be rebalanced after it is taken off?

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03-31-2008, 09:54 AM

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Does the driveshaft have to be rebalanced after it is taken off?

no, just drop the end, or tie it up out of the way

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03-31-2008, 08:03 PM

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And keep track of orientation of shaft to yoke.

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03-31-2008, 08:15 PM

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Make sure you check for play as the front bearing is known for going out. If there is any play you better replace the pinion bearings.

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04-01-2008, 11:16 AM

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Chalk your wheels before removing the axle shaft

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04-01-2008, 07:24 PM

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Check with local diff rebuild shop and see if your rearend uses a crush sleeve. If so find out how much more you can torque the new pinion nut, with a old crush sleeve in place or just install a new crush sleeve.