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Old 06-15-2013, 12:19 AM   #1
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1 ton dana rear problem ?

my 83 chevy -1 ton truck had a left wheel seal leaking ,checked 90 wt oil ?seemed to have some water in it ?? pulled both drums ! had some lite pitting on wheel bearings !!! im just worried about carrier bearings ?might be same way ? anybody had same problem ? should i have it torn down and checked ?to avoud trouble down the road ? pinion seal semms ok-no gear noise! ring and pinion look ok ! thanks for any info ??
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Old 06-15-2013, 12:31 AM   #2
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Re: 1 ton dana rear problem ?

change the fluid a couple of times, hopefully its not too late!
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Old 06-15-2013, 08:52 AM   #3
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Re: 1 ton dana rear problem ?

Make sure the air vent tube on the top of the diff is intact, and the end is bolted on as high up on the truck as it can go.

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