Front axle seal

[Colocruiser]

Looking for any info on replacing front axle seal on 2006 Newmar on freightliner frame.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Are you wanting to know how? Or best service options?

 

[Colocruiser]

I'm a pretty good mechanic and can probably figure it out by just going for it but was hoping for some suggestions.
When I bought this coach a month ago in Tucson Az. the dealer saw it was leaking and replaced it and put a new set of shoes on that side. I traveled home with it to Colorado about an 800-mile trip and when I got home the repair job had failed and there was oil all inside the wheel well. Not sure what their high-priced mechanic did wrong, but it needs to be redone before I can take my first trip with it.
I always feel if you have the ability to do things yourself you will likely end up with a better job.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

So what your finding isn't grease? Properly packed bearings even with a bad seal won't spread much grease around.

I would be looking for a leaking brake part!

 

[lostinfla]

Aren't his front bearings oil bath?

 

[newmarokie]

Jim. My 19 DS is not. Like you, I am pretty sure some are.

 

[lostinfla]

Mine's not either but the older ones were. His is 06.

 

[Colocruiser]

Aren't his front bearings oil bath?

That's what I was assuming.