Axle Seals: Why do they keep blowing???
Question:
Took my truck to a local brake shop today for a brake inspection and oil change, and while the rears were off they discovered my axle seals were blown. I had them replaced (by the dealer) back in March, and again in August. It’s a ‘97 GMC Sierra Z71 1500 SB Ext Cab. Any ideas? I do not ever carry heavy loads (500lbs max, and that’s rare). Thanks. —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
Response:
If the bearings are out that will cause even a new seal to leak.. Or is there is a groove in the axle where the bearing rides. James – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Took my truck to a local brake shop today for a brake inspection and oil >change, and while the rears were off they discovered my axle seals were >blown. I had them replaced (by the dealer) back in March, and again in >August. >It’s a ‘97 GMC Sierra Z71 1500 SB Ext Cab. Any ideas? I do not ever carry >heavy loads (500lbs max, and that’s rare). >Thanks. >—–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– >http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! >—–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
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Seth, 1) Seals were installed backwards 2) Too much lube in the pumpkin 3) Pumpkin vent is clogged Dean – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Took my truck to a local brake shop today for a brake inspection and oil > change, and while the rears were off they discovered my axle seals were > blown. I had them replaced (by the dealer) back in March, and again in > August. > It’s a ‘97 GMC Sierra Z71 1500 SB Ext Cab. Any ideas? I do not ever carry > heavy loads (500lbs max, and that’s rare). > Thanks. > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > —–== Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–
Response:
Bent axle? (Jack it up and let it spin) Tire or rim out or balance? Had to change axle on my 85. Just a thought. Dan
Response:
bearing or groove cut into axle at seal surface
Response:
I had the same problem, In my case it was a clogged vent tube under the hood on my front axle. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->bearing or groove cut into axle at seal surface
