L355SS 4WD leaking oil

05harley

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L355SS
Jul 20, 2014
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I have replaced both front spindle oil seals on my L355SS but they continue to leak oil pretty bad---to the point I have to top off the lube in the front axle housing before every use----I followed the steps in my repair manual but still did not get it right----any words of wisdom from anyone who has done this successfully would be a great help to me---tx in advance---Randy
 

rbargeron

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L5450, L48, L3250, L345 never enough attachments
Jul 6, 2015
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western ma
Are you quite sure its the spindle seals that are leaking? (there are 3 more seals) As a check, try taking off the wheel, cleaning the area with solvent, and winding several turns of cotton string around the spindle/hub next to the seal. Run it a while and see if there's an effect. If not maybe there's a hairline crack in the cover ?
 
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