Axle shaft is generally located in the car when the CV axle meets other components. Moreover, it is used for preventing fluid leakage from the transmission or differential. On the other hand, the axle shaft seal can keep the axle shaft in proper alignment. When the axle shaft seal of the car is damaged, it will cause several issues in your car. The following slides help you to recognize the failed axle shaft seal in your car.

1. Determine
the Failed
Axle Shaft
Seal in the
Car

2. Axle shaft seal is located where
the CV axle meets the below
parts:
Transmission
Transfer case
Differential
1
2
3

3. Prevent fluid from leaking
out of the transmission or
differential.

4. Axle shaft seal
keeps the axle shaft
in proper alignment.

5. When the axle shaft seal is
damaged, it will cause several
issues.

6. Following points help you
to recognize the failed axle
shaft seal in the car.

7. When the
seal begins
to wear, it
will cause
leaks slowly.
Leaks cause a
thin layer of gear
oil or
transmission fluid
around the seal.
Minor leaks
cause a thin
layer and larger
leaks cause
noticeable layer.

8. Puddles of fluid

9. Failed axle shaft seal may cause
gear oil or transmission fluid
leaks.

10. Transmission fluid leaks which
is arising due to the bad seals
depend on below things:
Location of the seal
Severity of the leaks
1
2

11. Neglecting the failed seals of
the car may damage by
overheating.

12. Shaft
pops
out

13. Constantly popping out
axle is the other sign of
the failed axle shaft seal.

14. When the seals become
damaged, they will produce the
below signs:
Begin to leak
Unable to support the axle
Pop-out or loosen
1
2
3

15. Before the car driven, the loosen
shaft need to be installed
properly.

16. Dampness
around
seal

17. Slight axle seal leak may
cause a damp area around
the seal.

18. When leaks get more severe, it
causes fluid leaking onto the
ground.

19. Leaking fluid onto the exhaust
system may cause:
Contaminated brake shoes
Funny noises
Braking ability
1
2
3

20. Conclusion

21. When the axle shaft seal is
damaged, it will cause leaks in
the:
Transmission
Differential
1
2

22. Repair the failed axle shaft seal
in the car and replace it if
needed.

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