Rear Axle seals

[thndrwhls]

I have an 89 pathy, had a guy replace the rear axle seals last fall. At the same time he replaced the parking brake shoes, due to the fluid absorption from the axle leak. He said he had to tighten them quite a bit so when I heard the rubbing noise comning from the rear I thought the brakes were just seating or somthing. Anyway, didnt pay to much attention to it, winter time windows up couldnt hear it etc...

 

Had it on the rack this past week and noticed the seals are leaking again same side. Also noticed when turning the wheel the opposite side turned the same direction and was wondering if this was merely a trait of the limited slip diff or if somthing may be wrong.

 

Any thoughts?

[88pathoffroad]

If the seals are leaking again, there may be something else wrong with it, perhaps the axle itself got galled a bit and has scored the seal enough to make it leak. The axle will need to be pulled again for seal replacement and inspection.

 

The LSD does that. Don't worry.

[thndrwhls]

I kinda fiugured the LSD would do that. As for the axle I hate to think its bent or somthing, but if it were any idea on how much? I suppose a salvage yard phone call is in order, and what the hell might as well check on some JGC springs as well.

 

Thanks again for your input 88...

 

 

Joe

[88pathoffroad]

They were asking $50 each (pull it yourself) for axles last I checked.