Front Axle Leak HELP

[jperry1290]

So I just put new gear oil(non synthetic) in my Dana 30 and the drivers side is pouring out gear oil like there's no seal at all. I tried the Lucas Oil stop leak and it did nothing to even slow it down. It did not leak at all before the oil was changed. The leak looks a lot like this

So how do I replace the seal(s) and what seals are needed? Anything else I should replace while this is getting done?

[crawlin68]

Re: Front Axle Leak HELP

Your not going to like this answer, but you have to take all of the outers off, pull the axles out and take out the 3rd member to get to the inner axle seals. Replace the seals and reassemble everything. Not a hard job, just time consuming.

[Slapaho]

Re: Front Axle Leak HELP

Or you could buy a dana 44.... or even a 60. HAHA My Dodge used to do that to me once in a while and like crawlin said it is just a time consuming job.

[BroncRider]

Re: Front Axle Leak HELP

I just did this job Monday! I started at 10a.m. had it completely taken apart by 12:30 and then back together by 3:30 and that was with help putting it back together. I was told to make sure when you take your hangers off for your carrier bearings to make sure they go back exactly the way they came off and re torque them 70fp. When you are installing the inner seals you can come in from the opposit axle housing with a long steel shaft or something to pound the seals in so you have a nice straight hit. Also use your axle nut special tool thing to put against the seal to hit it in it works perfect. Make sure you replace both seals. The seals part # is SKF12456 Napa has them if you have one close. Please any questions with this PM me i just did it and im fresh on it.

[blwngsket]

Re: Front Axle Leak HELP

The hub socket is the perfect diameter. Set the seal in place, put the hub socket against it bacwards (flat surface the ratchet attaches to) and gently tap it in with a rod thru the axle tube from the other side.

[71BRONCO71]

Re: Front Axle Leak HELP

Liek others have said. It is an easy job, just time consuming. Dont let the carrier scare you off.

[BroncRider]

Re: Front Axle Leak HELP

Well how did it go?

[jperry1290]

Re: Front Axle Leak HELP

Well I broke my hand at work so its gonna be awhile

[seahawkfan]

Re: Front Axle Leak HELP

Ouch, that's no good! here's to a speedy recovery.

[blwngsket]

Re: Front Axle Leak HELP

Been there. Done that.. Good news was I broke my left. Did screw up my golf swing though..........
Speedy recovery bud