axle seal replacement
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axle seal replacement
Ok I could really use some input on this. The passenger side rear axle seal is leaking on my 2001 f-150 with the 9.75 ring gear and traction lock. I pulled the cover off the rear end, took off the calipers and rotors, and removed the pinion shaft. The problem I'm having is the axle shaft wont quite push in far enough to remove the c-clip. I've tried a little leverage and I want to get some imput before I break something. Are the c- clips just supposed to slide right out? Any help is appreciated. Thanks Chris.
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Same thing, however, the studs hit on the mounting for the park brake mechanism. Try it it works for me. 
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I've had the same thing happen with my 9.75'' axel, when I was doing my LS conversion.
I cranked and banged on those axels for almost an hour, then out of shear frustration I kicked the wheel studs with my boot and the axel shaft magically slid in far enough for the c-clip!
I cranked and banged on those axels for almost an hour, then out of shear frustration I kicked the wheel studs with my boot and the axel shaft magically slid in far enough for the c-clip!
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Passenger seal huh?
Does anyone know if this is a common problem? I have a 01 with a 8.8 rear and had the passenger side bearing and seal go completely bad. When I took it into the dealership (warranty) they said it was my problem. As I was looking at my truck in the mechanic bay there were two other axles with groves worn into them from the bearings.
One thing I think I should mention is about 3000 miles before I replaced the axle, bearings and seals I took a hit on the passenger wheel/tire. A Jetta pulled out of a driveway and I took the full impact on the wheel. It diddnt break the bead on the tire but I still say that it slightly kinked my axle and 3000 miles later it eventually took its toll on the bearing and seal. Am I wrong in thinking an impact that doesnt break the tire bead would be enough to tweak the axle by a couple thousands of an inch or so?
One thing I think I should mention is about 3000 miles before I replaced the axle, bearings and seals I took a hit on the passenger wheel/tire. A Jetta pulled out of a driveway and I took the full impact on the wheel. It diddnt break the bead on the tire but I still say that it slightly kinked my axle and 3000 miles later it eventually took its toll on the bearing and seal. Am I wrong in thinking an impact that doesnt break the tire bead would be enough to tweak the axle by a couple thousands of an inch or so?
