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01 Ram 4x4 leaking front diff fluid out of new axle seal

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Old Apr 9, 2018 | 02:04 PM
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Just watch if for a few days, and see what happens. Sometimes they need to 'wear in' a bit before they actually seal.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 01:36 PM
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Possible bad intermediate shaft bushing/bearing? Too thin of oil?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 03:20 PM
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I've seen this exact problem, and it's a fairly easy fix. Did you put some sealant on the seal around the axle mating surface n then pound her home? Try n pin point the leak, I'll just bet it's coming from the seal to axle mating surface. If it is, clean the area n smear some on the mating area. This should cure it unless the seal is damaged or the axle shaft is worn out where it mates to the seal.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 09:44 AM
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if it is still leaking after installing 2 seals id guess the axle shaft is worn where the seal rides. Maybe try and move the seal slightly from where it should be. I know there is not alot of room on the passenger side but leaving the seal 1/8" from fully seated may help. This way the seal rides on a new section of the axle shaft.
Or try and find a seal that goes on the outer end of the axle tube. While this wouldn't be ideal it would work. Just like jeeps have. You will need the inner axle tube dimension and the axle shaft diameter, then check this web site for a seal that will work.
https://sealsit.com/
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 04:34 PM
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Is there another seal in there somewhere? Im looking at a parts explosion if the axle and shows that there is a seal on the intermediate shaft.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2018 | 04:48 PM
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Upon looking further into the actual axle shaft. I noticed that my axle has a groove where the seal sits. All the other ones I’ve seen have a smooth even surface
 
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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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And that would be why it won't seal. You can check around, and see if anyone offers a 'repair', or 'offset' seal..... that just moves the sealing lip one direction or the other a bit, so the seal rides in a different spot on the axle. Otherwise, need to replace that bit of axle.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 09:43 AM
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You can also look for another axle shaft from the junk yard. They go for $40 where i live.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 10:09 AM
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I pulled a shaft from the yard. Cane from a 96. The yard manager said something about 3 different gear ratios for that generation. I’m assuming that is for the driver side as that shaft goes right into the pumpkin. So my question is, will a 1996 axle shaft work in my 2001?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2018 | 11:12 AM
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I don't think those changed much over the years. Just gonna be spline count on both ends of the axle, and u-joint size..... (if you replace both pieces...)
 
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