Rear axle oil seal is leaking, how do I replace it?

Tiny
BENEFITS1976
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Hi,

driver side axle oil seal is leaking. I would like to know the procedure how to replace it also the weight of gear oil I need to use.

Thank you
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 AT 8:00 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I assume it is the rear axle seal. If so, here is how to change it out and the gear oil needed to complete the repair. FYI you may have an axle bearing that is going out which causes the seal to leak. This video can help because you will need to use a press or have a machine shop do the press work for you. You will need a new seal and axle bearing to complete the job.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FzmmBoa4Tg&t

Fluid Types

Front Axle

186 FBI (Model 30) .................... Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant 75W-140

Rear Axle

194 RBI (Model 35) .................... Mopar Gear Lubricant 80W-90 (Trailer Towing - Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant 75W-140)

226 RBI (Model 44) .................... Mopar Gear Lubricant 80W-90 (Trailer Towing - Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant 75W-140)

Note: Trac-Lok and Vari-Lok equipped axles require Limited Slip Additive be added to the lubricant.
Capacities
FLUID CAPACITY

Front Axle - 186 FBI (Model 30) * .................... 1.18Liters (2.5 pts.)

Rear Axle - 198RBI (Model 35) * .................... 1.66Liters (3.5 pts.)

Rear Axle - 226 RBA (Model 44) ** .................... 2.24Liters (4.75 pts.)

* With Vari-Lok, add 0.07Liters (2.5 oz.) of Friction Modifier.

** With Trac-lok or Vari-Lok, add 0.07Liters (2.5 oz.) of Friction Modifier.

Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Thursday, November 21st, 2024 AT 12:20 PM
Tiny
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Sorry, it is the front driver side axle seal.
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Thursday, November 21st, 2024 AT 12:47 PM
Tiny
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Please repost your question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, November 22nd, 2024 AT 10:02 AM

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