switched tires to 'wide' - now leak?

[wango tango]

hey all, i reversed my front tires so that the tractor has a wider stance and is more stable. since then i've noticed a leak thats slowly getting worse. the leak looks to be coming from the left front axle area. it seems to be the center housing seal area.

was reversing the wheels a bad idea? i'm assuming i need to change all the parts in that area, not just the seal? any advice would be appreciated.

 

[GLorman]

I reversed my front wheels a year ago for tire chain clearance and have had no problems at all.

 

[sandman2234]

Probably not related, the seal just decided it was time to go...
David from jax

 

[kuboman]

Hmm...puts a lot of extra strain on the axle. If you have a front end loader on then I would bet the leak is related.