I did an search find out about rear hub oil leaks. I found that:
1. the hub bearing is lubricated by the differential oil.
2. The paper gasket and O ring should stop the oil from leaking.
3. the oil seal (inside the hub) is to be placed with the open end towards the bearing.
What is the purpose of the oil seal if oil normally gets past it to lube the bearing?
Before I spend $40- $50 on a socket to remove the nut, Can I stop the leak by just replacing the gasket & O ring?
Thanks
Dick
1. the hub bearing is lubricated by the differential oil.
2. The paper gasket and O ring should stop the oil from leaking.
3. the oil seal (inside the hub) is to be placed with the open end towards the bearing.
What is the purpose of the oil seal if oil normally gets past it to lube the bearing?
Before I spend $40- $50 on a socket to remove the nut, Can I stop the leak by just replacing the gasket & O ring?
Thanks
Dick