1995 Chevy Astro 1995 astro noisy rear axle?

1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO
123,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RED-RYDER
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background THIRD astro w/ noisy rear axle. not a howl, BUT A slight drumming progressing, to a 'vibration at x-way speeds'. noticed a SLIGHT right axle seal leak. [ upcoming replacement of rear brakes. considering replacing the axle seal myself.]
IS THE AXLE SEAL AN 'IN-THE-DRIVEWAY' REPAIR?

[as this is not my first noisy chevy van axle..................]
IS THERE AN INHERENT PROBLEM w/ THESE AXLES?

ANY ADVICE REGARDING REPAIR PROCEEDURES???
Sep 15, 2009 at 1:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Not a common problem. Are you sure it isn't a u-joint? Also, if you don't mind working on your back and have good jack stands, you can do it at home.
Sep 16, 2009 at 10:41 PM
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