7510 front axle leak

[NorthWoodsLawman]

Need some help, I know there are discussions on this but I can't seem to find the right one. I have a slow leak on my 7510 front axle on the bevel gear case. (See pic). Obviously it's a seal that's bad but anyone know how to get to it? I have a manual but poor description on how to get into it.

 

[malcolm74]

Make sure that pressure is not causing the leak. Take off the fill cap and make sure there is not any pressure. I bought a vent cap plug for mine and the leak had stopped. The front Axel builds pressure during use and the pressure is significant.

 

[NorthWoodsLawman]

Never thought of that...I did some heavy lifting then the leak started but has slowed since. Maybe try some gear oil instead of fluid like some recommend? Thanks for the tip.

 

[Shadow]

More than likely, replacing the fluid with gear lube will only be a bandaid. Take the tire off, remove the bolts around the hub, and on the bottom of the gear case is an external circlip. Pull that off, and should drop down. Replace the seal, reassemble, seal the hub with ultra grey after it's cleaned and oil free, fill with 80w90 gear lube.