Where am I leaking from?

MOlivin

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Hi All,

Per the photos below, I go to the L6060 the other day and see oil leaking from the front left wheel.
Removed the wheel today to see where it was coming from, and it must have been leaking for a bit as theres oil everywhere and I can't see exactly where it's coming out of.

Anyone know exactly where the oil is coming from? Is this just a gasket that's leaking I can fix or what?

Thanks all!
 

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hagrid

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Hard to determine the source.

Purchase one can of Brākleen and apply liberally to the soiled surface. With any luck it won't take long to identify the culprit.
 
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Above is the best answer
If I'm going to guess, it's the axle seal.
You'll need to check the bearings, as a bad bearing is one common reason for the seal to leak.

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MOlivin

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will do, thanks guys!
Luckily i already have some break cleaner... unluckily it's starting to rain.
I'll report back with my findings.

I'm guessing they do not make a full wheel bearing assembly like a car? so I don't need to rip it apart and press in each induvial piece
 

North Idaho Wolfman

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will do, thanks guys!
Luckily i already have some break cleaner... unluckily it's starting to rain.
I'll report back with my findings.

I'm guessing they do not make a full wheel bearing assembly like a car? so I don't need to rip it apart and press in each induvial piece
No press required they are all slip fit parts.
It's a fairly simple job to do.