jcsk8r4life

i have an 85 rx7 gs and i have aquired a leak coming from the driverside wheel. at first i thought it was brake fluid but i pulled the wheel and drum off and there was no fluids around the wheel cylinder. i then swiped the fluid with my finger and discovered that it was rear diff fluid. im figuring it is the rear axle seal. i have no clue what im doing when it comes to rear end work. i know i have to get the axle out somehow but i have no clue how. i know on most rear ends there is a diff cover, but the rx7 doesnt have one unless the bolts are hidded
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks

rxtasy3

iTrader: (2)

the axle just pulls right out. remove the brake shoes and hardware, then the 4 bolts. get an axle puller to pull the axle out. the seal is right there at the end of the axle tube.

jcsk8r4life

thanks rxtasy3. should i replace nething else while im in there?

gsl-se addict

iTrader: (3)

Replace both rear wheel bearings along with the seals (remember to drain the fluid before puling the axles). The wheel bearings require a press to remove/replace the bearings. A machine shop can normally do this for a modest fee.

jcsk8r4life

previous owner replaced wheel bearings so i know those are good but he didnt replace the seals not sure y but whatever