Is there play in the front axle shaft?
Is there play in the front axle shaft?
Well, the seal is leaking. There also hasn’t been this much play in the shaft since I’ve had the truck. The passenger side has no play at all. I know a lot of people say the same thing you said about being surprised at how much play they allow… but I know the difference between “play” and the whole shaft moving up, down, and side to side.
What to look for if your axle seal is leaking?
If you are concerned about a leaking axle seal, here are 2 things to look out for: Oil puddle under car. One of the more common signs the axle seal is leaking is oil below your vehicle after it has been parked. Your driveway is one of the spaces you will notice the oil leak.
What happens when your front drive axle fails?
One afternoon, just as you pull out of the parking lot, there’s a loud banging noise and a series of crunches. Then all forward thrust drops off, punctuated by vibration and the occasional ping of tortured metal. Your CV joint has failed.
Can a cracked CV boot cause axle failure?
A torn or cracked CV boot will leak grease that ends up tossed around while the axle turns. A leaky boot will eventually lead to CV joint failure, as dirt and debris will get into the boot and damage the joint.
Well, the seal is leaking. There also hasn’t been this much play in the shaft since I’ve had the truck. The passenger side has no play at all. I know a lot of people say the same thing you said about being surprised at how much play they allow… but I know the difference between “play” and the whole shaft moving up, down, and side to side.
What to do about front axle shaft leakage?
Disconnect CV at stub, attach slide hammer to stub and pull it out. Pull seal with seal puller. Use blind beairng puller to remove bearing. Install new bearing with hammer/chunk of 2×4. Install new seal. Install stub shaft.
A torn or cracked CV boot will leak grease that ends up tossed around while the axle turns. A leaky boot will eventually lead to CV joint failure, as dirt and debris will get into the boot and damage the joint.
Where does the noise come from on a CV axle?
On CV axles, if there is noise it is usually from the outboard joint, simply because the extent of movement there, and the angles and mechanical loads, are much greater than that placed on the inboard joint.
