Axle seal leak

1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
200,000 MILES • 4.3L • V8
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FRANCES ERIC OLIVAS
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My axle is leaking oil.
Mar 30, 2018 at 2:37 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

In most cases the axle seal is the issue. it is caused by either the bearing has worn out and there is play in the axle or the axle shaft itself is worn not holding the axle stable.

You will need to remove the axle and inspect it for wear as well as the bearing.

Roy
Mar 30, 2018 at 3:06 AM
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PATENTED_REPAIR_PRO
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Where is it leaking from the pinion flange seal or one of the axle shaft seals?
Mar 30, 2018 at 6:31 AM