Over full rear drop axle issue

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Over full rear drop axle issue

Post by txdodge43man » Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:28 pm

So while checking fluids on my mule before the next event I pulled the right rear (passenger side rear) fill plug only to have it start poring out oil. After letting the oil level correct its self I put the plug back in and decided there's only one place the excess oil could come from and I check the transmissions oil level and yep it was low. So I guess I have a seal that has gone bad.
My question to everyone has this happened to anyone before and are the seals available local or do I need to give John Emery a call for new seals?

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Re: Over full rear drop axle issue

Post by Chuck W. » Wed Oct 19, 2016 1:22 pm

Very common issue, same question was just asked, see Topic: "Question On Seals".
This topic: viewtopic.php?f=79&t=278987

John Emery has the seal, but you'll also need a drop axle cover gasket, and any of the other bearings, seals or dust boot you might want to replace while you have the drop axle open.

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Re: Over full rear drop axle issue

Post by txdodge43man » Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:09 am

Thank you chuck

I had done a search but guess I did not use the correct verbiage.


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Re: Over full rear drop axle issue

Post by Chuck W. » Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:29 am

Here's a good thread that has some tips Charles Witt posted on how to get the axle out without removing the gear, which can sometimes be a real problem. Just take your time, be careful, and don't damage the drop axle snap ring groove.

viewtopic.php?f=79&t=274455&p=1597202#p1597202

If you do a search, there are several threads dealing with the tooling to removing and installing the B-1412 needle bearings, if you decide to replace yours.


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