Axle seal leaking AGAIN. tried multiple seals
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Axle seal leaking AGAIN. tried multiple seals
Hi,
I'm hoping someone can help me with an issue I've been having. A couple of weeks ago I noticed my diff was leaking, it had not been leaking long. I purchased a new axle seal form the local NAPA, installed it, and went for a drive. It was still leaking...... I tested the breather valve at the top by blowing some air into the fill plug hole, vented fine. So I ordered 2 Mazda seals, installed it one this weekend, again same issue, leaked. Not sure if I have another issue, just trying to get ideas.
When installing the new seals, I used a seal installer, so the edges are not messed up. The leak is coming from the axle shaft/seal section, not the case/seal area. I greased the contact area and made sure the shaft was clean and not marked up or grooved.
Any ideas?
I'm hoping someone can help me with an issue I've been having. A couple of weeks ago I noticed my diff was leaking, it had not been leaking long. I purchased a new axle seal form the local NAPA, installed it, and went for a drive. It was still leaking...... I tested the breather valve at the top by blowing some air into the fill plug hole, vented fine. So I ordered 2 Mazda seals, installed it one this weekend, again same issue, leaked. Not sure if I have another issue, just trying to get ideas.
When installing the new seals, I used a seal installer, so the edges are not messed up. The leak is coming from the axle shaft/seal section, not the case/seal area. I greased the contact area and made sure the shaft was clean and not marked up or grooved.
Any ideas?