Jacob S 67 #1 Posted May 19, 2022 I noticed a week ago my rear axle was leaking. I took both of the wheels off and the axle can move back-and-forth should that do that? Is the axle seal Bad? If anyone could help thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 704 #2 Posted May 19, 2022 A little back and forth is normal but you should have no up and down. The great ones will be on shortly to respond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,752 #3 Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) Ideally, the axle should not move in/out more than 1/16 or 1/8" It ABSOLUTELY MUST NOT move up/down or back/forth at all. If it does, that is a sign of worn out axle bearing which will require tear-down to correct. To replace the seal, remove the HUB...using a Hub Puller...similar to this: DO NOT bang on it with a hammer of any sort. Once you bet the hub off, use a drywall screw to pierce the metal housing of the seal and pull it out taking care to NOT damage the axle at all. When replacing the seal, put a piece of tape over the KEYWAY SLOT of the axle to prevent cutting the seal...as weell as to clean up ALL rust and grime from the axle. Smear some grease on the rubber seal and slide it along the axle shaft into position, then tap in place with a PVC pipe of the same OD of the seal. Edited May 19, 2022 by daveoman1966 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacob S 67 #4 Posted May 21, 2022 Thank you I’ll will do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
