Wheel leak question
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Wheel leak question
I had a slow fluid drip at the bottom of the brake drum on the inside (rear, 1976 F150 4x4). I assumed it was brake fluid, but now that I have the drum off, the cylinder looks dry. Is it the axle? Is that an easy fix?
I'll try to get some pics up.
I'll try to get some pics up.
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Smell it. Does it have a hint of sulfur? If so, then it's time to pull the axles and replace the seals.
Easy is a relative term. How much wrenching experience do you have or want to learn? Do a Google search for "replace axle seal" and many return you should get. IIRC, Mustangs & Fords magazine or Mustangs Monthly has an online article.
Easy is a relative term. How much wrenching experience do you have or want to learn? Do a Google search for "replace axle seal" and many return you should get. IIRC, Mustangs & Fords magazine or Mustangs Monthly has an online article.
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I believe since its a 1/2 ton you will have a 9" rearend and you (will) should have to tap off and back on new bearings assemblies.....
Since you are pulling the axles, you might as well do a brake job on reassembly.
Insp the axle for a grove cut in the shaft from the seal, if so there is a kit for that instead of replacing the complete axle.
Since you are pulling the axles, you might as well do a brake job on reassembly.
Insp the axle for a grove cut in the shaft from the seal, if so there is a kit for that instead of replacing the complete axle.
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Fanboy,
Before you get up to your elbows in wrenching, take a quick peek at the diff breather. If it gets plugged, pressure build-up can push diff fluid past the seals.
Had this happen to me...seals were fine, just the breather/breather hose needed cleaning out.
Before you get up to your elbows in wrenching, take a quick peek at the diff breather. If it gets plugged, pressure build-up can push diff fluid past the seals.
Had this happen to me...seals were fine, just the breather/breather hose needed cleaning out.
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