Replace pinion bearing as well. You have a bad pinion bearing which is what causes that seal to leak 9 times out of 10.


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Replace pinion bearing as well. You have a bad pinion bearing which is what causes that seal to leak 9 times out of 10.


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Hey man. Thanks so much for the info. The places I see the oil is at each axle boot. That’s a sign of a bad pinion seal?

 

How many hours on diff? If low hours I would just put a seal in it.
If high hours, good time to go though the diff and check all bearings.

 

I’ve got oil dripping slowly from my front diff. Anyone use any seal other than OEM? OEM is $114 or so. SuperATV has a kit for $45. Thinking about trying the SuperATV kit.

Also, can I use a small punch to tap around on the the new seal to get it seated in there evenly?

Make sure your vent tube not pinched. Happened to me on my 550 Polaris, ATV, pressurized gear case.

 

I’ve got oil dripping slowly from my front diff. Anyone use any seal other than OEM? OEM is $114 or so. SuperATV has a kit for $45. Thinking about trying the SuperATV kit.

Also, can I use a small punch to tap around on the the new seal to get it seated in there evenly?

if it’s an xp1000 or high miles, just get a full rebuild kit. Don’t use a punch on the seals it can mess it up easy just use a small piece of 2x4 and a rubber malletso It won’t push it in to far, And you gonna want some good snap ring pliers.

 

May want to check into Hub Hornets as well, the XP1000 front diffs are know to leak out the axle seals after awhile.