Paolo Sancho New Member 14 Member For: 12y 11m 23d Posted 26/06/15 09:08 AM Share Posted 26/06/15 09:08 AM Hey guys,a few weeks ago I replaced my rear left wheel bearing in my '05 xr6t BF ute. Prior to changing the wheel bearing I had no oil leaks. Since changing it, I have now noticed an oil leak in the rear left wheel arc vicinity. It is all over the brake calipers, the rotors, the wheel arch, all behind the rotor assembly and back into the axle. I have a few questions ...1. anyone else come across this ?2. do xr6's have some type of rear axle seal maybe half way down the axle shaft or close to the spur gear end ?3. If you are changing your rear wheel bearing, is it common practice to change the axle seal ?My only thought is that when I have been re-sliding my axle shaft back into the sleeve I have possibly damaged the rubber seal and now my diff oil is by passing the seal and pissing out at the bearing assembly some where. Any info or help would be much appreicated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamk2f6tornado Bronze Donating Members 777 Member For: 10y 11m 26d Gender: Male Location: Rockhampton Qld Posted 26/06/15 09:35 AM Share Posted 26/06/15 09:35 AM (edited) Just the one seal spline side of the axle. Your new wheel bearing should come with a new seal unless you have brought cheap ones. They are also pretty hard to damage. Or you may have put the seal round the wrong way. The side with the spring faces the spline. Also oil can piss out the bearing at the seal is after the bearing and retaining ring Edited 26/06/15 09:40 AM by bamk2f6tornado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Sancho New Member 14 Member For: 12y 11m 23d Posted 26/06/15 09:43 AM Author Share Posted 26/06/15 09:43 AM the seal that is at the spline end of the shaft as mentioned above, does anyone know how to replace that seal or a part number etc ? any drawings or diagrams would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 2m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/06/15 09:47 AM Share Posted 26/06/15 09:47 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamk2f6tornado Bronze Donating Members 777 Member For: 10y 11m 26d Gender: Male Location: Rockhampton Qld Posted 26/06/15 10:01 AM Share Posted 26/06/15 10:01 AM (edited) the seal that is at the spline end of the shaft as mentioned above, does anyone know how to replace that seal or a part number etc ? any drawings or diagrams would be appreciated. poor wording on my part didn't read before I posted. There is no seal on the spline end of the shaft only the one between retaining plate and bearing. To replace the seal you will need a new bearing and retaining ring as it is almost impossible to remove without damaging them. Phil should chime in with the part number soon. Certain kind of timken better than others apparently. Edited 26/06/15 10:14 AM by bamk2f6tornado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Sancho New Member 14 Member For: 12y 11m 23d Posted 26/06/15 10:34 AM Author Share Posted 26/06/15 10:34 AM (edited) poor wording on my part didn't read before I posted. There is no seal on the spline end of the shaft only the one between retaining plate and bearing.To replace the seal you will need a new bearing and retaining ring as it is almost impossible to remove without damaging them. Phil should chime in with the part number soon. Certain kind of timken better than others apparently.Not a problem man, any wording is better than no wording. I am just at a loss as to how the oil is getting out. I can only presume it is diff oil, as your wheel bearing has no oil and its definitely not grease.- Thank you as well ralph for those diagrams. Much appreciated mate. Edited 26/06/15 10:35 AM by Paolo Sancho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Sancho New Member 14 Member For: 12y 11m 23d Posted 26/06/15 10:37 AM Author Share Posted 26/06/15 10:37 AM Screenshot_2015-06-26-17-46-28.pngScreenshot_2015-06-26-17-46-36.pngHey ralp, can you tell me how you got that diagram, or possibly post a picture of the part that is giving you the description of what each number is please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 2m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/06/15 10:41 AM Share Posted 26/06/15 10:41 AM Brake fluid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 2m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/06/15 10:43 AM Share Posted 26/06/15 10:43 AM Attached205-02a Rear Beam Axle.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamk2f6tornado Bronze Donating Members 777 Member For: 10y 11m 26d Gender: Male Location: Rockhampton Qld Posted 26/06/15 10:47 AM Share Posted 26/06/15 10:47 AM Your wheel bearing sits in diff oil. That's why the seal is after the bearing. My guess is you have managed to damage the thin rubber part of the seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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