Leaking oil

Tiny
ZULUBLUE77
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  • 2013 BMW 120D
  • 2.0L
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 63,000 MILES
Car is leaking oil from front drivers side axle. Where and why would this be leaking.
Saturday, February 25th, 2023 AT 12:42 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

This model isn't offered in the US, but I will try my best to help.

When you say it is leaking from the driver's side axle, I assume you are referring to where the axle is attached to the transmission. If that is correct, there is an axle seal that may be the issue.

I used a pic from a 328 x drive to give you an idea of what I am referring to. In the picture, you will see screwdrivers behind the output flange. Once the axle is disconnected, the output flange can be pried off. Behind it is a radial shaft seal. On this vehicle, which would be removed and replaced.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe
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Saturday, February 25th, 2023 AT 11:01 PM

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