Rs3480 45 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Leaking oil at bottom of axle and seal or something is pushed out a ways, axle does have some play now, any opinions on wat to start on after wheel is off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike56073 232 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I’m assuming this is a 5488 rear axle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rs3480 45 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maynard 171 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 If there is any detectable movement of the axle it will need to be removed, new bearings and preload set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippy5488 10 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 as maynard said if any play at all axle housing needs to come off. if you dont have a good porta power with pressure gauge and a service manual it would be best to take entire assy. to someone that does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rs3480 45 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Will have to find someone I guess, never tore into one, in the pics the play is up and down between silver piece and oil seal. Solid when trying to move horizontal. Thanks for replies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88power 1,575 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 i recently had a outer bearing go bad on a 50 I shipped mine to Mike (triple R) and he rebuilt it for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dannyredfan 469 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 How often does the seal go out and the bearings are ok ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IHC5488 251 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I changed my seals on my 54 in 06 and have been good since..didn't touch the bearings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88power 1,575 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, dannyredfan said: How often does the seal go out and the bearings are ok ? The seals are like any other on life span but Mike said it's rare for a bearing to go out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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