Rear hub seal leaking

2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
207,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANGELA GALLACHER
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Hello!

While changing the rotors and brakes we noticed that right, rear hub was leaking oil. I haven't heard any noises that would suggest a bearing is bad. I looked to see if I could find a replacement hub online and they only sell the front hubs. I looked up videos on if the seal could be replaced and all I can find are videos on replacing the bearing or the differential seal. Is it possible to change a seal on the rear hub?
Sep 8, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Can you upload a picture of the rear hub for me to view? I believe the seal is part of the housing.

I attached a picture of the seal.

Roy
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Sep 8, 2020 at 11:02 AM
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ANGELA GALLACHER
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It's not possible at this time to get a picture, but when we pulled the rotor off, the hub and everything around it was covered in grease.
Sep 9, 2020 at 2:31 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, I need a picture to see what you see.

Post it here when you get a chance.

Roy
Sep 9, 2020 at 2:32 PM