I change I cv joint and it leaks fluid from where the cv joint connects to the differential?

1997 SUBARU LEGACY

4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC

MIKESCULLY

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i have a 1997 subaru legacy i change i cv joint and it leaks fluid from where the cv joint connects to the differential.....how long can i drive with it like that and is there a special seal inside the differential that i can buy to fix this problem?

Nov 14, 2010 at 8:48 PM

KASEKENNY

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This is an axle seal, and it needs to be replaced pretty soon. It is not a good idea to let these go too long because the differential fluid is not easily checked to see how much is left.

Here is a video of a different vehicle but this is what is going to need to be performed:

https://youtu.be/Bvm7FZDxBnk

Please see the info below on the axle which will need to come out in order to replace the seal.

Please run through this info and let us know what questions you have.

Thanks

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Dec 21, 2021 at 5:17 PM

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