NV4500 and Front Axle Seal Leak

[leathermaneod]

Hey guys,

 

Late last year I noticed my front passenger side axle seal was leaking, so I had a local place replace it. Well just the other week, approximately 7 months after the replacement, I noticed it was leaking again. I took it back to the shop and the replaced it again and told me to keep an eye on it and let them know if it started up again. Well here we are a week later and its leaking again. What can the issue be??? All I can think of is that they are screwing it up, or the vent tube is blocked maybe. Any ideas?

 

Second question. Last few days it seemed like my trans is shifting a little different. Not totally sure, just kinda seems it. Anyway I decided to check the fluid to make sure it wasn't low. I have 5 qts in it so I just loosened the plug and some fluid ran out. I have the OEM fluid in it btw. Anyway, the fluid that ran out was sparkly. Should I be worried?? That fluid only has about 3 or 4K miles on it, fresh from when the clutch was changed and trans seals and input shaft replaced. Should I be looking at adding a filter? Or is the trans about to grenade?

[leathermaneod]

Just gona throw in another question here, twice lately I have noticed kind of a whirring sound coming from the transmission when sitting with the clutch pressed and trans in reverse. I take it out of reverse and the whirring stops, put it back in revers and it starts again. Anything to worry about?

[Mopar1973Man]

Most likely the throw out bearing getting old. (Educated guess)

[leathermaneod]

I certainly hope not. It only has about 3k on it and it's a US made SKF.....the whirring does not always happen either, only when the trans is good and hot I believe. Seems like it only happens after long ish(20+ miles) drives. 

Edited May 23, 2016 by leathermaneod