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Originally Posted by hklt4R
Definitely looks like an axle seal leak. I just started working on replacing my 3rd member and found both seals leaking when I pulled the shafts out. I also did not have any leaking from the drums onto the tires and no other signs of leaking externally. Rubber inner parts of the seals look fine so I think it’s the metal to metal connection on the outside of the seal. I’m gonna coat the outer edge of the seal with a lil FIPG, I’ve hear that can solve the leak from small imperfections or nicks in the axle housing.
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It's definitely gear oil. The wheel cylinder isn't leaking on the driver's side but the axle seal is. The axle seal on the passenger side isn't leaking but the wheel cylinder has oil behind the seal. You win some you lose some. I think what is happening is the oil is weeping past the outer dust seal, wicking up and out the seal (that felt looking thing?) of the axle flange as I go down the road, which is why I don't see it dripping down and out of the dust seal.
I ordered some of that Toyota FIPG sealant. Do most people use it around the edge of the inner seal before installing it? Do they use it around the seam after they install the inner seal? Or do they do both? Thanks for the seal suggestion.
