So a few weeks ago I have to replace both front CV axles on my Moms 05 outback XT. I didn’t replace the seals at that time, but the car developed a leak from both seals shortly after so I replaced the aftermarket CVs with OEM axles replaced the axle seals. I didn’t have access to the correct driver tool for the seal and I was surpised to find no inner lip to register the seals. Anyway I installed them flush with the lip of the case and all was good for 2 weeks. Now the passenger side is leaking. Any subaru bros out there that have access to the right driver for the seal or have a good work around?
Give Fred a call at Capitaland Subaru’s Parts Department- I’m quite sure he can get you situated.
what transmission? front axle seals off the gearcase go from the inside of the bearing cups out?..
you mark position and depth and remove the differential bearing race cup, drive the seal out of the cup, drive new one in and then install the cup back to the correct mark and depth to maintain from hypoid backlash.
…or this guy. :tbu
pic of seal race sent to your phone Will
Bumping this up to thank Mr. Boxersix. After going back and forth and having 2 very poor experiences with Carbone Subaru I brought the car up to Adam since my parents were out of town for 2 weeks. He removed the offending bearing cup and found no issues with the transmission or seal. Turns out I received an undersized subaru re manufactured half shaft. Thankfully the parts guys at Goldstein were great to deal with and gave me another shaft and axle nut and just said bring the old one back. Anyway big thanks to Adam since I didn’t have time to deal with this problem myself I’m sure it would have wound up as a major service bill at a dealer. Anyway big real life plus rep to Adam and hopefully I’ll get to bring my Z28 to him some time this summer for some fab work.
Glad to help. That’s not an issue one would normally expect to come across nor one most would look at but after inspecting the hypoid cup/seal for damage and checking hypoid backlash was well within spec(good bearings) it was the only other feasible option after the leak continued with a new seal installed.
