How long can you drive with a front axle seal leak?

If the leak is small and you can’t make it to an appointment for a few days, it is okay to drive your vehicle as long as you keep the transmission fluid full. Do not push it too far though, as ruining your transmission is an expensive repair.

When to change front axle joints in Dodge truck?

Before you tear the front end of the truck apart, verify that is where the problem is by trying to move the joint up and down while the truck is in park on level ground. If there is play in the U-joint, replacement is required.

How to replace a front axle on a Dodge Ram?

This video covers how to replace a front axle universal joint and a hub or wheel bearing in a 1999 dodge ram 1500 4 wheel drive. Very similar to a 2500. It may be less damaging to loosen the hub bolts and tap on them with a hammer vs the method shown in this vid. Loading…

How do you replace axle seals on a Dana?

Here is how to do it youself. The first step in replacing the axle seals is to remove the carrier. It is important to keep the carrier bearings on the right side – you can see that they are stamped with letters that match. On this axle they are “m”s, one side has them upright one side is sideways – keep them laid out right and you will be fine.

Which is the right side of the axle to replace?

And it’s usually the right side that goes first because here in the lefthand-drive US of A, we turn sharper around righthand corners than lefthand ones. Sometimes the rubber boots covering the joints fail from age or are torn by road debris, letting the grease out and dirt and water in.

How is the inner axle side seal installed?

Upgrade Design — Designed to safely and evenly apply pressure to the inner axle seal to press it into the axle housing without damaging the seal. Special Features — The different inner and outer diameters of the puck part of the tool press on many different seals. More efficient and durable to save your time and money.

Can you install inner axle seals on Dana 60?

Tool will not work properly for installing inner axle seals on 2005 up Dana 60’s. Doesn’t have flange to set proper depth and pushes on inner seal not outside of seal when pushing in . Would of been a great tool for the money if it worked. I was able to get the new seals in by using different, larger, ‘pucks’ from another seal kit I have.

How long can you drive with a front axle seal leak?