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.

 

[JRS]

Mine's oil filled

 

[Just George]

To start you might do a close inspection to see if you can identify the area of the "leak". Perhaps the seal is good but maybe the fill plug or the outer portion of the hub that allows you to see the oil level is the culprit.