I filled them 3/4 full, not 100% The grease is not leaking out the felts/steel/rubber area (not anymore than I would anticipate anyway). I believe the crux of the problem was the breather tube...
I'm guessing the PO had the front axle rebuilt not too many miles ago as the bearing grease was...
Cleaned up the grease around where it's coming out, checked the breather assembly, which was totally clogged. Put new hose with spring clips and ran new dorman breather next too brake master cylinder, so it's high enough. Next week I'll run the rear to the same location. I had few other items to...
The more I looked the other day, I fear there is some gear lube in the mix. I pulled the breather hose and bought new. The hose itself was clear, have not checked the breather assembly yet...The seals are new, I hope I didn't compromise them?
I probably need to check that. They are old, original and I would presume clogged. I'll check that this afternoon and report back! It also makes some sense..
Thanks!
Having an issue with grease leaking out between dust shield and steering knuckle.
Backstory: Rebuild front diffs about 600 miles/8 weeks ago, replacing all bearings (wheel and trunnion), all seals (axle and hub), replaced, and all gaskets that come in the front axle service kit. I used new gear...
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