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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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after replacing the rear axel bearing ans seal(outter) i put the axel in its not a c clip its a bolt in. ever time i make a slight left turn it knocks and grinds and after a coupple miles it starts pouring out smioke from the brake and axel. it seems like fluids are leeking out help please its my daily driver???
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Axle seal?
Leaking fluid onto your wheel, fluid gets hot, and smokes?
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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thanx for the reply but when i took the axel out the 2nd time i took it to a shop and the seal is still good???????
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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First of all check to see if as stated above your seal is leaking. Either way your going to have to pull it. Did you torque the retainer properly? Sounds to me like your bearing is binding up. Reread op... your bearing is binding. Check torque if this isn't the problem you absolutely have to pull it back apart. Im going to assume through this that your brakes aren't worn out.

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