So i have a 2001 sport offroad and since about 2 weeks ago my front axle seals are leaking replaced it 2 times already even took the whole complete front axle out to make sure they sit correctly but stil within 1 day it start poring out again. It als makes a litte noise some where in the front a shaving sound.
has anyone else ever had this problem or a proper way to fix this?

 

Is it both sides? Or just one side?

I would be looking at the surface of the axle where the seal rides. Even a minor imperfection can rip a seal apart. Also, be sure they are well lubricated before sticking the axle in there. If they are dry, they will start leaking in the first mile..... Use GOOD quality seals...... Changing them fellers is not a minor undertaking.

 

Haha iknow its a **** job to do but its just the right side that keeps leaking cant find anything really noticeable on the axle just a little bit worn on the place were the seal is but just a real little bit but i think is has something to do whit the noise it makes but cant find the problem maby if i can find a junk one i can switch them out

 

Ok, if only right side and you're getting a noise, how is the bearing or bushing that supports the intermediate shaft right there?

If that were bad it'd cause a noise, and if it allows slop it would wallow out that seal pretty quickly.

 

Yeah, I think there is a bushing, or some such, on a nipple, that holds the outer axle section in line with the intermediate shaft. If that is worn, it'll munch up the seal pretty quick.

 

It's not the nipple on the shaft, it's pressed into the housing on the left of the CAD cavity while the seal is on the right of the CAD cavity.

I'd think '01 would be a bushing and it's unlikely it's bad, BUT the symptoms of 1)noise and 2) leaking warrant consideration of this bushing (or bearing)

Also, I suppose that shaft nipple could be worn, and that would also ovalize a seal in short order....

 

Resently i replaced ast the shaft nipple on the left, right one is fine bearings are al good but is suppose maby the tires i have 33s on it but the arend really balanced

 

Tire balance shouldn't affect the seals.