Ford 8.8 Axle leaking gear oil

[ghost]

Ok so we noticed gear oil on the passenger rim. So the diff is leaking. Question is does this axle have seals on the shafts or does it seal at the diff like a front? It's a c clip axle so I was not sure on how these work. This is my first 8.8 in a vehicle. I've dealt with 9" and D60's but that is about it.

 

[93redzj]

I believe there is a seal at the shafts, I get to re-do mine as I apparently didn’t install correctly and have diff fluid on the inside of the rim as well

 

[ghost]

I believe there is a seal at the shafts, I get to re-do mine as I apparently didn’t install correctly and have diff fluid on the inside of the rim as well

Yea just wondering if these have a press on bearing or what at the axle end. I've never been in this axle but to change the oil. I guess I should have tagged the axle guru... @Jody Treadway

 

[Croatan_Kid]

The axle should slide right out once you remove the c clips. Then you'll see the seal and the bearing. They're in the end of the tube, if it's like most normal semi float axles....I assume it is.

 

[Jody Treadway]

Yup, drop the cover, remove wheels and tires, remove 8mm bolt to remove cross pin in the diff. Remove c clips and shafts.
Those 8mm cross pin bolts are prone to break, so watch out.

 

[a_kelley]

Those 8mm cross pin bolts are prone to break, so watch out.

and are available off the shelf at advance. So do yourself a favor and replace it.