1988dolphin Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Is it possible that rear end gear oil could migrate from the third member and leak out of the point where the rear axle bolts to the rear hub. I found oil, defiantly not brake fluid. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Common failure, the rear axle seals have failed. A FF 1 ton has 2 seals per side. The 2 per side axle bearings are packed just like the front wheel bearings they are NOT lubed by the rear axle oil. Fix is new seals and repack the bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988dolphin Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 I am 800 miles from home. Would I be safe to drive if I ensure I have plenty of gear oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Before embarking on you 800 mile trip home, I'd strongly suggest you have the diff oil level checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988dolphin Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 I guess that is what I was getting at. I would ensure the gear oil level in the third member is correct and check it every 200 miles or so. No big deal either the checking or added adding gear oil. All I want to do is limp home and make the fix at home rather than in my father in laws drive way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Yes, oil stains on the In-Law's driveway are to be avoided at all cost, otherwise they might become the ex-In-Laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 A couple of teaspoons of axle lube will make a huge mess all over the brakes. So check carefully and drive it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAatTheCape Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I would limp home AFTER verifying the differential is full. I agree that your seals on that side are leaking. The good news is they are relatively inexpensive. If the brake shoes are soaked they will need to be changed. Note that the larger seal is 2 sided. The seals are available, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988dolphin Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks for the feedback. Just checked and added gear oil. Bit of a slant in the drive way so it maybe a bit over full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1988dolphin Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Got home just fine. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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