Front hub Bolt is leaking oil
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Front hub Bolt is leaking oil
hey guys,
new to the forum.
I popped the hood today to do some checks and noticed my belts had oil on them and oil splashes everwhere.. the hub bolts seems to be leaking.
my question is whats the easiest/smartest procedure on repairing this?
thanks guys
new to the forum.
I popped the hood today to do some checks and noticed my belts had oil on them and oil splashes everwhere.. the hub bolts seems to be leaking.
my question is whats the easiest/smartest procedure on repairing this?
thanks guys
Is the leak at the main engine e-shaft pulley or the power steering pump shaft or maybe the AC shaft?
There is a complete copy of the factory manuals on-line.
The link is in my sig.
There is a complete copy of the factory manuals on-line.
The link is in my sig.
If it's the front pulley bolt.......I'd suggest you get out there and fix it right now. You'll need to get a new copper washer for it and be sure to use some sealant when installing it. It's possible that the bolt is loose right now. If it starts loosening it'll spill all your oil out the front pulley plus put enough slop in your eccentric shaft to destroy the engine. See the manual in the above post for the torque.
hmm...doesnt he have to also keep the needle bearing from falling out in the front cover, when taking out that bolt? I've read it at http://www.mazdatrix.com/faq/pulley.htm. Does holding the clutch in really keep it in place and also whats the best way to remove the 90 ft pound bolt?
Watch the pulley as you loosen the bolt. If it starts to walk out you could end up having issues. Take your time and be careful. Its an easy fix. While your in there you might consider changing the pellet from the wax version to the modified solid one.
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