1977 FJ40 Rear Axel oil seal groove

[ssency]

Hello all, I have replaced the rear axel oil seals on my 77 FJ40 and they continue to leak onto the brakes. I noticed a slight groove in the axel shafts where the seal rides. Does anyone know of a sleeve kit that is available to slip over the axel to restore the surface so that the seal will not leak? This would be similar to a crankshaft sleeve kit for the flywheel seal on a V8. I sort of remember it being mentioned in a tech article in the Toyota Trails magazine. I have looked through some of my back issues and did not see it. I do not have a complete set, have loaned a few out and they have not been returned.

Thanks

 

[venpick]

hmmmmm. i don't know about a sleeve kit. I watched my uncle build one up by braising it with an acetelyne torch and then emery papering it back to smooth. maybe the getto jb weld would work? good luck.

 

[Pete]

Hello all, I have replaced the rear axel oil seals on my 77 FJ40 and they continue to leak onto the brakes. I noticed a slight groove in the axel shafts where the seal rides. Does anyone know of a sleeve kit that is available to slip over the axel to restore the surface so that the seal will not leak? This would be similar to a crankshaft sleeve kit for the flywheel seal on a V8. I sort of remember it being mentioned in a tech article in the Toyota Trails magazine. I have looked through some of my back issues and did not see it. I do not have a complete set, have loaned a few out and they have not been returned.

Thanks

What you're looking for is called a Speedy Sleeve and Spector Off Road has a variety. Go to sor.com and search the on-line catalog.

HTH
Pete

 

[ssency]

Rear Axel Seal Groove

Pete, thanks for the info I called SOR and they do not have a Speedy Sleeve that will fit. I will keep looking - I am sure that I have heard of one that fits. Used axel is $120 for each side SOR price.

Steve