2210 front axle seal leaking

[megotatractor]

Started on another post on a another subject I had my right front drive shaft seal leak so badly it was literally dripping oil from the spindle. I don't know if anyone else has had issues but I thought I'd post this as future reference just in case. The location of the leak became evident by a white oil sludge slick on my sweaty wet garage floor the first day it warmed up above freezing here in the arctic north. All I had to do to locate the leak was remove the tire. photos for your enjoyment...

 

[DonS]

my left axle is leaking, 210 hours, any tips you can give? did you replace both seal and sleeve? thanks.

 

[Labrat]

Mine haven't started leaking yet but what does bother me is that this axle is not vented and it builds significant pressure which can't be good for the seals. whenever I take the fill cap off it blows oil out. I know Henri said he drilled a small hole in his the relieve the pressure. I think I'm going to drill and tap for a 1/8" barb and run the hose up under the hood because I occasionally have my axle under water.

Mego, Please let us know what it takes to change the seal.