front passenger axle seal leak
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front passenger axle seal leak
I hate to ask but ive spent 3 days now searching for exactly what i need and im having a hard time finding what im looking for.
ok i have a dodge ram 2500 V10 spicer 70 rear dana 60 front (according to the sticker under the hood)
what i look like is exactly what his first picture shows a front axle leaking seal - now im not just lazy but im stupid when it comes to vehicles (my little brother is the mechanic) i want to get this fixed (he will be doing the labor and i will be filling the tank of his 98 dodge ram 1500 5.9Liter as payment) but i want to get him the right part - please assist me because im getting frustrated here
usefull link i came across in my search
https://dodgeforum.com/m_515678/tm.htm
from http://dieselpowerman.tripod.com/Fro...xle%20Tech.htm
" The front axle is poorly designed, most notably because of the lack of a dust boot or seal on the outside of the axle tubes. There are 3 axle shafts in the front end, the driver's side shaft, the intermediate shaft, and the passenger's side shaft. The axle uses a vacuum operated shift motor to lock the shafts together, since the hubs are a one piece design and cannot be unlocked. There is no gear oil in the drivers side axle tube. The seal is on the differential carrier itself, requiring the differential to be removed in order to change the seal. The other seal is on the outer side of the CAD housing. Everything between these points is covered in gear lube. Everything outside of the seals is open to the elements, meaning every time you go through the mud, you pack the tubes with grit. Traveling down the beach really accumulated sand in the tubes. This causes the seals to become contaminated, causing them to leak over time. I've also had alignment techs put the axle in wrong, putting the seal in a bind and causing a leak."
the burning rom is the one who posted that link but im not sure if he wrote it --- either way whoever does deserves the credit they are due
ok i have a dodge ram 2500 V10 spicer 70 rear dana 60 front (according to the sticker under the hood)
what i look like is exactly what his first picture shows a front axle leaking seal - now im not just lazy but im stupid when it comes to vehicles (my little brother is the mechanic) i want to get this fixed (he will be doing the labor and i will be filling the tank of his 98 dodge ram 1500 5.9Liter as payment) but i want to get him the right part - please assist me because im getting frustrated here
usefull link i came across in my search
https://dodgeforum.com/m_515678/tm.htm
from http://dieselpowerman.tripod.com/Fro...xle%20Tech.htm
" The front axle is poorly designed, most notably because of the lack of a dust boot or seal on the outside of the axle tubes. There are 3 axle shafts in the front end, the driver's side shaft, the intermediate shaft, and the passenger's side shaft. The axle uses a vacuum operated shift motor to lock the shafts together, since the hubs are a one piece design and cannot be unlocked. There is no gear oil in the drivers side axle tube. The seal is on the differential carrier itself, requiring the differential to be removed in order to change the seal. The other seal is on the outer side of the CAD housing. Everything between these points is covered in gear lube. Everything outside of the seals is open to the elements, meaning every time you go through the mud, you pack the tubes with grit. Traveling down the beach really accumulated sand in the tubes. This causes the seals to become contaminated, causing them to leak over time. I've also had alignment techs put the axle in wrong, putting the seal in a bind and causing a leak."
the burning rom is the one who posted that link but im not sure if he wrote it --- either way whoever does deserves the credit they are due
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RE: front passenger axle seal leak
make sure this discription matches your diff
http://www.ringpinion.com/DiffDetail...ana+Spicer+D60
if so here is a seal and barring kit
http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=4110
good site for axle stuff
http://www.ringpinion.com
you could also go to the dealer or parts store tell them what truck you have, and what axle and they should be able to get you the right part (go to somewhere youve herd good things about)
also if you get your buils sheet it will say for sure what axle you have along with everything else in your truck, good to have some times follow this link to get it
https://dodgeforum.com/m_292535/tm.htm
oh one more thing that is a very good DIY link you have in your first post follow it and you shouldent have any troubble
hope this is of some help and welcome to DF
http://www.ringpinion.com/DiffDetail...ana+Spicer+D60
if so here is a seal and barring kit
http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=4110
good site for axle stuff
http://www.ringpinion.com
you could also go to the dealer or parts store tell them what truck you have, and what axle and they should be able to get you the right part (go to somewhere youve herd good things about)
also if you get your buils sheet it will say for sure what axle you have along with everything else in your truck, good to have some times follow this link to get it
https://dodgeforum.com/m_292535/tm.htm
oh one more thing that is a very good DIY link you have in your first post follow it and you shouldent have any troubble
hope this is of some help and welcome to DF