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Nima · 03-24-2006, 03:53 PM

Hi guys/gals:
Well, I was getting ready to do front disc/front end upgrade. I also wanted to freshen up my rear brakes since I don't think anybody touch them for long long time. Anywasy, when I took my right rear wheel out, rear diff oil poured out from wheel hub. What does that mean?Is there any seal or something?
Thanks.

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2006, 03:56 PM

Yep, you're seal needs replaced...and so do your shoes now too.

Nima · 03-24-2006, 04:16 PM

Thanks Longhorn man. What does these seals called? Are they easily available?

boraxman · 03-24-2006, 04:23 PM

Rear axle seals. Auto part stores usally have them. Careful putting them in..I use a wood block with a hammer to install.

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2006, 06:19 PM

I don't remember if there were any issues when i replaced mine last year, I know I had LOTS of issues getting brake parts, but the seals were pretty easy if I remember right.
I used NAPA, and honestly, wouldn't trust anyone else (as far as parts stores...not talkin resto vendors here) with parts this difficult.

72armyswbtruck · 03-24-2006, 07:15 PM

Is it difficult to pull out the seals?

Blazer1970 · 03-24-2006, 07:17 PM

If you pulled out the axle shaft and gear oil came out, that is normal. On a full floating axle, the wheel bearings are lubed by the gear oil.

Nima · 03-24-2006, 09:12 PM

Oh boy!, I think I am gona need help with this seal thing. Longhorn man, about the brake parts, I see that most auto part carry them on their web site at least. Is there any specific part/parts which I am gona have problem finding it?

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2006, 10:46 PM

Well, mine is a one ton, HO72 instead of the HO52... EVERYTHING was hard to find on mine.
If your truck is a driver, be sure everything is right before you disable it.

TP from Cntl PA · 03-24-2006, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer1970

If you pulled out the axle shaft and gear oil came out, that is normal. On a full floating axle, the wheel bearings are lubed by the gear oil.

If he's talking about the C-20 in his sig, I bet that is what happened

4x4Poet · 03-26-2006, 05:22 AM

Yeah, what exactly did you mean when you said, "I took my right rear wheel out?"

And, did any gear oil get on the brake shoes?

03-24-2006, 03:53 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Rear diff oil in wheel hub! Hi guys/gals: Well, I was getting ready to do front disc/front end upgrade. I also wanted to freshen up my rear brakes since I don't think anybody touch them for long long time. Anywasy, when I took my right rear wheel out, rear diff oil poured out from wheel hub. What does that mean?Is there any seal or something? Thanks. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

03-24-2006, 03:56 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Rear diff oil in wheel hub! Yep, you're seal needs replaced...and so do your shoes now too.

03-24-2006, 04:16 PM	#3
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Re: Rear diff oil in wheel hub! Thanks Longhorn man. What does these seals called? Are they easily available? __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

03-24-2006, 04:23 PM	#4
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Rear diff oil in wheel hub! Rear axle seals. Auto part stores usally have them. Careful putting them in..I use a wood block with a hammer to install. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351 Last edited by boraxman; 03-24-2006 at 04:25 PM.

03-24-2006, 06:19 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Rear diff oil in wheel hub! I don't remember if there were any issues when i replaced mine last year, I know I had LOTS of issues getting brake parts, but the seals were pretty easy if I remember right. I used NAPA, and honestly, wouldn't trust anyone else (as far as parts stores...not talkin resto vendors here) with parts this difficult.

03-24-2006, 07:15 PM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Rear diff oil in wheel hub! Is it difficult to pull out the seals? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-24-2006, 07:17 PM	#7
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	Re: Rear diff oil in wheel hub! If you pulled out the axle shaft and gear oil came out, that is normal. On a full floating axle, the wheel bearings are lubed by the gear oil. __________________ Tim

03-24-2006, 09:12 PM	#8
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Re: Rear diff oil in wheel hub! Oh boy!, I think I am gona need help with this seal thing. Longhorn man, about the brake parts, I see that most auto part carry them on their web site at least. Is there any specific part/parts which I am gona have problem finding it? __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

03-24-2006, 10:46 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Rear diff oil in wheel hub! Well, mine is a one ton, HO72 instead of the HO52... EVERYTHING was hard to find on mine. If your truck is a driver, be sure everything is right before you disable it.

03-26-2006, 05:22 AM	#11
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Re: Rear diff oil in wheel hub! Yeah, what exactly did you mean when you said, "I took my right rear wheel out?" And, did any gear oil get on the brake shoes? __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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