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  • AU_88
    1st Gear
    • Nov 2010
    • 135
    #1

    Rear Axle seal

    My rear axle is leaking, I have the seals and just need to know if I need to remove the tire to fix it. My jack is 130 miles away. Thanks.

    edit: I'm guessing I should also replace the race and possibly bearings as well? I have to order some parts from RN tomorrow so maybe I should wait?
    Last edited by AU_88; 02-22-2012, 01:57 PM.
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    • SafeAirOne
      Overdrive
      • Apr 2008
      • 3435
      #2
      Yes. You need a jack if you are referring to the hub seals.
      --Mark

      1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

      0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
      (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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        • JSBriggs
          1st Gear
          • Dec 2006
          • 111
          #3
          Its a good time to make sure the axle vent is clear as well.

          -Jeff

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            • 73series88
              5th Gear
              • Oct 2009
              • 587
              #4
              yeah i did my brakes a few weeks ago and the back was totally contaminated with grease. i need to get some new seals before my new ones get greased up to.
              aaron
              73 series III 88 2.5 na diesel daily driver
              67 series 2a 88 RHD sold
              88 RRC sold
              60 mga coupe

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