Grease ring on inside of left rear wheel?

[drkhrse00]

I have noticed a grease ring on the inside of my left rear wheel and you can smell grease after driving an extended period of time. Any suggestions before i rip into it? No noise when driving. Just a small mess and smells.

 

[geo3xk]

Sounds like the seal on the end of the axle.

 

[greenhornet]

Looks like it could be a axel seal leaking (hypoid) stinks bad too.

 

[sumo]

most likely rip in cv boot.

 

[drkhrse00]

Thanks for the help.

 

[Physh1]

most likely rip in cv boot.

No cv's in the rear...axle seal...

Cameron

 

[fire730]

Check your bearing and axle when you remove it. I would say 75% of the time when I work on a vehicle with a leaking axle seal it's because the bearing and axle need to be replaced.

Or you can use this. http://vsm.skf.com/en-US/Automotive/WheelEnd/RearAxleRepairKit.aspx

 

[yates ™]

Sumo I am disappointed

 

[sumo]

missed the rwd.

 

[drkhrse00]

Gonna rip it apart on monday. Hoping its just the seal. Bearing worst case. Like I said no noise or vibrations. Just small amounts of grease and the smell.

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Any posts of a walk through for replacing axle seals and bearings?