 super_cheyenne
"20th Year" Silver Supporting Member
Posts: 1104
Age: 72
Loc: Williamsport, Pa. USA
Reg: 10-14-01
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09-04-24 06:44 AM - Post#2873456
I have a '55 Chevy rear and everything has been rebuilt or replaced on car but I have a oil leak at the left rear axle .
Is this a simple fix ? I ordered new o rings and gaskets .
Can I just pull axle and replace o rings and gasket ?? Should I use any RTV for additional sealant ?
Thanks guys
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Joeyd59
Poster
Posts: 91
Age: 65
Loc: New Jersey
Reg: 02-11-12
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09-04-24 10:12 AM - Post#2873460
In response to super_cheyenne
Yes,you can remove the axle shaft from any of these rear axles from 1955-1964.The 55-57 stock rear axles have an oil seal installed in the housing and o rings on the bearing and the gasket on the axle flange.58-64 put the oil seal and o rings on the bearing as an assembly.There are not interchangeable!
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acardon
Ultra Senior Member
Posts: 11503
Loc: DFW TEXAS
Reg: 03-25-05
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09-04-24 03:37 PM - Post#2873473
In response to Joeyd59
Almost all replacement bearing have the seal in the bearing. Link to bearings.
Check the vent on the axle tube so it doesn't built up pressure.
Don
66 Corvair (driving)
57 2dr HT (driving)
56 2dr HT (waiting to be restored)
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Edited by acardon on 09-04-24 03:38 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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