How To Fix A Leaking Rear Axle (Replace Axle Seals)
Learn how to replace axle seals on a solid rear axle that is leaking gear oil. You will know the axle seals are bad because gear oil will drip down the tires and sling everywhere. Luckily with this video you can see the process of replacing the axle seals. First you need to drain the differential. Next you need to unscrew the 4 nuts holding in the axle. Then you need to use a slide hammer to pop the axle out and now you have access to the seal. Use a seal puller tool to pop the seal out and then drive the new one in with a large socket or a seal driver tool. Now would be a good time to replace the rear wheel bearing as well and to do that you need to cut the bearing in half to remove it and then use a pipe with a hammer (or a hydraulic press) to press the new one on.
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0:00 How to tell if the axle seals are bad
1:47 Tools needed to replace axle seal
2:37 How to Lift Vehicle
3:32 How to Drain Differential Gear Oil
4:43 How to Remove Axle
6:53 How to Use a Slide Hammer
7:54 How to Replace Seal
10:37 How to Replace Drum Brakes
12:05 Reinstall Everything
13:59 Axle Seal Replacement Summary
14:50 How to Fill Differential with Gear Oil
15:44 Conclusion
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This was a fun, helpful collab with Donut and thank you Craftsman for coming in clutch with overnighting the tools I needed to make the repair! As you guys saw, I have moved to a new driveway and it's been pretty challenging to move over 1000mi away, all by myself. I hope to get back on track with consistent videos in the new place in the next couple months or so. I'm still sleeping on a blow up bed but my tools and cars are here so time to unpack and get the ball rolling. The new place will hopefully allow me to make videos more efficiently so more content for you guys!!! I appreciate all the supportive comments and the continued patience! This year has been a tough one!!! Donut Media Collab: kzhead.info/sun/dNmugciJj6CKlK8/bejne.htmlsi=jae15LApv76YTow0 How to Replace Drum Brakes: kzhead.info/sun/hJmjY9eDnoCleKs/bejne.htmlsi=GkdBK-ug-2OrcZdu Craftsman Overdrive Socket Set: bit.ly/CraftsmanSocketSet Craftsman Overdrive wrench set: bit.ly/CraftsmanWrenchSet Torque Wrench: amzn.to/3Q4ndju Sledge Hammer: amzn.to/45NROrE Slide Hammer: amzn.to/46Q9cNF Seal Puller Tool: amzn.to/493hW4J Plier Set: amzn.to/3Sb15a5
Good luck with the new place
It’s good! Moving ain’t too bad! But that’s a pretty far move! Glad you’re back and doing well!
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good luck with the new place and thank you for always making these helpful videos!
With the new place happening, yes nobody likes to move cause there's so much stuff to carry around! With a huge place and property, independence and with an indoor garage, you can finally can setup your studio without the weather issues and the lawnmower noise from the neighborhood! ChrisFix will be back with many projects to come! Definitely looking forward to it!
Thanks for the help Chris! You’re a lifesaver 😊
Glad to be of assistance!!! You got my number so any time you need some help, just give me a call! Congrats on making it to your final destination with that restoration and proving Jay Leno wrong!
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When is the drum to death conversion video coming out and the turbo video?
When the world needed him, he returned
Especially when the winter comes.
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@@nohandlefound. Being a bit melodramatic there aren't we my dude. Nobody expects Chinese tools to be long lasting heirloom quality anyway. At least not anybody with a brain.
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Just wanted to say you saved my life this afternoon. Years ago, I saw you put a tire under a car while you were working on it, and I've been doing that every time I change my oil since I saw that trick. Today, my car fell off the jack while I was under it, and it is with great pleasure that I inform you, I am not squished. Thanks Chris!
Thank God! Glad you’re ok!!!
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You are also a life saver by sharing your experience. Now whenever I set up my stands, I also have a pair of sprial jacks and solid timber stacks as triple protection.
I love how this man is moving a thousand miles but doesn't forget about us and gives us a video in such short notice. True dedication!
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Florida ? Gonna be tavarishes neighbor?
As an ex-mechanic; I watch your video's just to see how people like you carry out tasks like this; and you are excellent in both practice and presentation! I now struggle to carry out even a simple oil change or brake pad replacement on my own car, because this old body doesn't flex like it used to! 10/10 to you, Chris!
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If I thought it would work; I'd give it a go if it cured bone cancer. But I'll still carry on with these tasks until the car has to be replaced with a wheelchair or mobility scooter! @@ricvanwinkle1665
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I’m gonna miss that driveway, soo many great teaching moments learned with you under a car, safe and informative. I became a shop owner learning everything from you and I thank you for everything you taught me!!!
For real? Were you a mechanic before or you learned from chris? Just curiou
Thank you Chris! I just changed both front wheel hubs on my wife’s car and I wouldn’t have been able too without your help and all of your videos. Thank you for what you do🤙 that project alone saved me over $500
I'm glad the videos were able to help you get that done and save that much money! Thanks a lot!
Chris Fix, love the simplicity that you take in repairing items on cars. Your tools demonstrated in this video is just an example of how much the suppliers think of your videos in addition to the end viewers that the videos are targeted for
Not his usual setup, in the process of moving houses, working into the night time on late notice, and yet still finding a way to help out when he can. What a true legend 👏
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Great video! And I'm super pumped that you got your own place. Can't wait for the videos from your new driveway!
Thanks a lot!!! I am nervous about the new driveway so I hope you guys like it!
@@chrisfix don't worry man, we will. Super happy for ya man!
12:27 Yup, VERY important step. If you ever take the shaft out, clean the old grease as best you can and put new grease in. A lot of people skip this step that could gain them quite a few miles/km from that bearing. If you're already in, do it, even if you have to drop everything and run to the parts store to get the grease. I've heard this story so many times "dammit, wish i'd changed the bearings when i changed the seal" and similar. If the bearing's not shot, just pack it with fresh grease, it does a heck of a lot more than one think.
Hello Chris Fix , I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your videos. They are absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for the editing and the value Could you please do a DSG gearbox service video
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix I have been watching a videos since you started KZhead
@@GamingIShowSpeedchannel31 no you havent
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@@Vhryce yes I have but my first account got hacked
Chris, your step-by-step instructions always make DIY car repairs feel so manageable! Thanks for breaking it down in a way even a beginner can understand. 🛠Keep up the great work, and I'll be tackling this fix soon thanks to your guidance
As usual, this is something I'll never do, but I love watching someone that knows what they're doing and can explain it well. Chris makes it look easy. Thanks, Chris!
If I could only find other how-to videos with this level of detail and enthusiasm! Thanks again Chris!
Honestly, I'm not a car guy, but the way that he presents them is itself stellar, such that I don't mind learning (to me) useless knowledge, if it means learning from an enthusiastic and knowledgable teacher.
@@KainYusanagiwon’t be useless if you gotta change your oil or get a flat tire
@@dakotareid1566 That'd require having a car, and the tools to do so. :P Though, that said, I was able to help my friend's dad out by telling him he needed a breaker bar for his overly-tightened lug nuts.
I find these videos weirdly satisfying, oddly calming. I'm never going to repair half this stuff, but I still watch. 😊
Since I caught up on all your videos, it seems to take a long time for new episodes to come out. I have learned so much from watching your videos and you gave me the guts to start doing some of my own work on my car. Small things like brakes and tune-ups, but without watching your channel, I would of never done any of these things. Thanks again Chris for al you do and have done for so many people.
its been years since ive watch your videos. i got the opertunity to work in a dealership shop and learn but i remember being 16 with my first car (99 gt mustang 35th anniversary edition) and swapped the fuel pump and cleaned the fuel injectors from your videos. great that your still teaching people
Man the quality is just phenomenal, thanks for always bringing us amazing teaching videos.
I'm grateful for Chris, because not only does he makes these videos simple and straight forward, he has such a likable personality and he is my guardian angel for when I'll finally get myself a car and I'm so excited to wrench on it thanks to you!
Hey Chris, glad to see you back. You might want to mention that some axles have C clips instead of bearing retention. For those, you'll need to remove the differential cover first. From there, you can remove the c clips from the end of the axle shafts. These are found on old Chevys for example.
I totally agree. Have a GMC Envoy that needs backing plates. A major process of doing this by removing the diff cover, c clips, & axles. Not looking forward to it. Just have to wait for the warmer weather now.
Two of my favorite car channels collaborating is what dreams are made of. Great job Chrisfix!
Never clicked on a video faster!! Keep up the good work🙌
So pumped to hear you’ve got your own space! I’m sure your folks already miss you, but I’m sure you’ll stop by for some repairs/hugs. Congrats Chris!
Thank you! Your video inspired me to try and change the wheel bearing and seal on my 2001 Grand Cherokee WG. While the process was a little different, I was able to do this with mostly simple tools and a shop press. Everything worked like a charm and I have no more leaks on the rear axle.
Love your videos, you're incredable at explaining things in a simple and straightforward way! A word to the wise; when putting tires back on a car, always try and keep your feet or any part of yourself out from under the car. True it can help lift heavy tires but if it falls you DO NOT wanna be under the vehicle-especially the tires.
I binged watched your videos a few days ago now I’m motivated to fix the rust on my car from your rust repair videos .
You might find a new talent if you’re good with it, but body work is a whole lot different than parts repair
@@jordanchamberlain4377 Yeah so different that he might have to flex some of his 86 billion neurons
Good to see you Sir. I was wondering what's going on with the greatest car guy on KZhead. Thanks very much for the lessons. We are all grateful to you.
so glad to see a new chris fix video. i love learning about working on cars, and actually working on cars. you make everything so easy to understand, thank you so much for all you do for the people like me who already have experience with cars, or other people who are doing things for the first time!!! THANK YOUUU!!!!!!
I'm so happy for you chris. My 2 favorite car youtubers collabed too! Hope to see good videos coming up with the new spot and project cars!
I started fixing my own cars back in early 2020, primarly because I got an $800 bill from my local shop for replacing two front bearings on my Ford edge, when in hindsight I could have done it myself. Your channel has given me the confidence and information needed to get the job done. Keep them coming!
that much?? that's mad, for two bearings they charge that much?? I mean, are they made of gold or something?? bonkers
Thank you ChrisFix for not only helping me fix cars but also give me entertaining videos. You are definitely the reason why I know how to fix cars and your videos helped me a while ago because once I got a flat tire and your flat tire video on the driftstang helped me so much and I took the tire to a shop but I was able to repair my tire because of you
I'm glad the videos are entertaining and you are learning a lot! And I'm glad that video helped you out! Thanks a lot!
I love all ChrisFix videos, but the quick-and-dirty, get-it-done tone and pace of this one makes it extra relatable. Somehting about darkness falling over the course of the repair feels very relatable...
I think it's really sweet of you that you redid your parents' driveway like that right before dipping out. You are a truly grateful son. All the love my man.
I always love these videos even when I don’t need to fix anything
Great job with this video! Getting all this done and filmed in one day is impressive.
Thanks dude!
Dude this series is awesome. Bunch of YT all stars. Love Chris Fix and Donut...!!! Plus all the other shops that helped along the way
Great video and great seeing you help a friend even during the middle of your busy move! Always love your content!
Very nice video you made Chris. I cannot wait to see your new home and the continuation on your Ford Mustang along with the Honda Del Sol. Plus, all the new cars and your family's cars. I am so excited to see your new videos at your new home Chris. I wish you all the best at your new home and keep up with your fantastic videos of fixing cars on your channel Chris.
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix what state did you move to, I can't believed your almost finished moving, I have a tip checkout your local goodwill for a couch and a bed because you can get great deals there, the last thing to move is the trailer
@@justinunger38 Yeah, dude's making a mint - he can easily afford $10K (just from this one video) for a good bed and sofa; he doesn't need to buy bedbug infested couches and beds from Goodwill, lol.
Chris is the only person that can teach something and still be entertaining.
Chris you are a life saver i know so much about cars now ive seen almost ever video you made on my old tablets
hi ChrisFix, thank you so much for your videos, every time something breaks on my car I look for help from you, and it always gives me a kick to fix everything that went wrong. I am from Europe and thank you for the inspiration and help
after a long time you posted bro love from 9years
BEEN MISSING YOU CHRIS
Im happy to hear about your new garage! You earned it Chris!
Great tutorial Chris! One thing I would add, check the differential breather is clear and venting properly. I learned that the hard way, my breather was blocked and forced gear oil out the seals when it heated up the diff, so I had to do the brake job twice!😬
Please post videos more often Chris!
Once I am finished moving I will be able to create a lot more videos since I finally have a controlled space to film everything, stay tuned!
Ok thanks Chris
Yes, a Chrisfix Video!!!!
Chris Fix You’re the Man! Thanks for all the videos, excellent quality 👍🏼
its insane how easy you make everything seem. I love your videos i cant tell you how much your videos have saved me a trip to the mechanic !!
6:50 doesn't some cars have pins in the axle-hub where you drain the oil from that keeps the axles from coming out? Like you have to push the axles in first then remove the security pin type deal? Great video as always!
Different system. In this one the differential just has a female spline the axle fits into, so you better tighten those four bolts well.
Yep! Some are clips, some pins, and some external like the ones in the video.
@@enzoperruccio I know. I'm just mentioning it because Chris didn't mention it hehe.
Yes for sure! Here is an example of what you are referencing: kzhead.info/sun/ms6qlap9sJOLq5s/bejne.html They are c-clips and instead of bolts at the end of the axle like this, they are behind the spider gears in the diff.
@@chrisfix Yess; That's it! Thanks Chris!
I'm glad to see your channel is doing well. Thanks for your help friend. Have a great night and keep up the great work!
Thank you Craftsman we can always count on you🔧🛠️
The Overview was very helpful! Definitely helps with retaining that information.
...massive shouts from kenya....Nice collab with the donut crew... keep up the good work
The satisfaction of seeing a new Chris Fix video pop up on my feed is unmatched!
Glad you are back. Missed your videos!!!!
Glad to see you taking the plunge into being away from home. Its a weird feeling but also an accomplishment. You feel good about yourself.
Glad your back Chris. Great video.
Glad to have u back Chriss. Can't wait Ford next vids
Great advice sliding the tire under the car. I've had a jack stand fail while I was under the car. I was in the process of replacing the transmission, so luckily it was suspended from a rafter and still partially attached to the car. Since then, I leave the weight on the jack as well as the jack stands AND slide the tire under the car whenever possible. After an experience like that, I'm overly cautious!
omg man Thank You so much for filming again u went away for a long time glad to have you back
Im sooooooo excited for new Content of yours. You are my favorite KZheadr, best content!!!! Its so refreshing
Love the video! Used to watch you all the time many years ago and you honestly taught me a lot about how to work on cars
Haven't seen any of your videos in quite a while. It was really great to see you again Chris I love watching your videos makes me feel like I could do anything to my old beat up jalopies.
Great to see you back very informative
Always nice to see a video from you. Good Job
🤗 Awesome video as always! Super informative and next-level detail. Thank you!!
Hey Chris!I'm very grateful for the videos they teaches as a lot.
Thanks for the review, I have a 96 geo tracker and this helps a lot.
I've got a couple of oil changes and a tire rotation under my belt because of these two channels. Keep it up fellas.
THANK GOD you posted this. i don’t have a leaky axle but THANK GOD
Dude, I've been waiting for your new video. Thanks, man. You saved me from suffocating.🎉
This was literally the best video. Loved it.
the quick overview style at the end was helpful! We all appreciate the knowledge you help share
I figured it would be a good review to kinda solidify what you just learned! It helps me to have one last review when I learn something new.
Nice! Every time so amazing to see your videos mate! Keep the work on going! You are amazing 👍👍👍
Who sent up the signal!!! Our hero has finally returned!!!
Finally! Can't wait to see the new stuff!!!
God I’m so excited for the future Chris good job you’ve come so far brother❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the video. I love how you have got so many new colab. Keep up the good work
Thanks!
I love that nice shot of the gear oil leaking out of the fill hole.
Thanks for everything so far, you are a legend 🙏🏻
Sweet job Chris! I also fance that little car, it looks really nice! Owner must be proud!
What a coincidence Frr I just finished that series with their mini suv one of my favorite series most definitely and I’m actually working on replacing my rear bearings and seals so this vid is great 🔥🔥
Thankyou Chris for inspiring my to start doing these things. I started watching you since i was 5 or 6 and now I'm 12 and I have watched all your videos and i have even started making videos from being inspired. Thankyou Chris!
Your videos saved my "behind" so many times! Thanks a lot mate
Chris, smoothness in how u go through each step makes it look like anyone (having all the necessary tools) can do it. Me, I’m 81, just enjoy learning.
Heck yeah! A Donut media and Chrisfix Collab! This is cool haha
Hi Chris just want to say we watched your videos in automotive class so great work
Neat, Suzuki X-90!!! One of the best in class for Suzuki X-90 's.
This is what I actually wanted to see I love this channel
This probably 1 of the greatest videos you have done in a while
I've been wondering where you've been. Glad to see you're still out and about.
Every time I need this man he is there
Glad the video was helpful!
Hay Chris Fix. Great video on the axle seals. One thing I want to point out when I see the rear seals leaking. Is to always check the axle vent cap because if it’s clogged it could be letting pressure build up and that will push the oil out past the seals. On my Toyota I changed mine and when I unscrewed it I heard a poof that told me there was pressure. The seals weren’t leaking yet but it was just a matter of time.
I have missed ChrisFix, love this guy and his channel!
You the man! Nice catch on the drum breaks.
Back again after 1yr, loves your vids.