Nissan Altima Axle Seal Leak
It recently started leaking oil from the transmission housing where it meets the block.
Nissan altima axle seal leak. The front axle shaft seal mounts into the axle shaft tube or the differential case depending on design and prevents the internal fluid from leaking out. How to replace leaking trans axle seal on front wheel drive 2004 kia rio duration. Ive heard bad stories from everyone about how much times they had to replace the axle seal before it stopped leaking is there a sure shot way to do this. I have replaced the oil cooler gasket and had the rear main seal and oil pan gasket replaced.
A slight axle seal leak may only appear as a damp area around the seal. Are you supposed to lube the seal. A more severe leak will result in fluid leaking on the ground. The reason i say this is that after i bought the car i contacted nissan north america and got the warranty and service history and an oil seal replacement was done in 208 and after looking under the car i could see where the tech scared up the trans case while prying out the axle.
If the front axle shaft seal becomes compromised transmission fluid will leak and possibly damage the transmission or differential. I have a 2002 nissan altima. The leak is still there. For cv axles the leak is easy to spot as axle grease will coat everything around the torn boot.
I dont wanna have to do it again. Leaking fluid can also find its way onto the exhaust system resulting in a burning smell when the exhaust is warm. This drips onto the exhaust and cause strong odors that get pulled into the car. Excessive fluid loss due to a leak can result in an abnormal noise andor component failure.
Maybe some spray silicon or something. Removing and replacing axle seals on a 2009 nissan altima 35s. How to replace leaking trans axle seal on front wheel. This will be the 3rd seal in less than 3 years.
General nissan altima discussion 1993 2001 proper axle seal replacement. I recently changed axle shaft in altima and now seal on passenger side is leaking and i was wondering if the was a special way to in stall the new seal looks like a tight fit just want to get it right any information will be great. I decided not to install that seal so i got one from nissan and it seemed to fit more snugly but i still had the leak and the vibration. When i noticed the seal leaking after the axle install i got a seal from oreilly but it looked a lot different from the oem and it seemed to fit the axle very loosely.