I have a 2004 KW W900 With RT40-145 Rockwell rears. Here's what is going on. I can not keep pinion seals in the front diff. I have chg the yoke, the vents and have went as far as putting a drop in diff in because I thought something was messed up in the diff. but here we are again with the same problem. The seals will last anywhere from 40-80,000 miles. It just like it isn't breathing enough and pressuring up the case. The seal will start as a slow leak and then start making a big mess. I have also taken out the through shaft and put new bearings in it when I put the drop in in. Also checked end play at this time. All was good. Also was told to check ride height and again it was right on. Could it be a out of balance drive line? If so wouldn't u feel a vibration? I am at a loss and don't know what to check next.
P.S. Maybe I'm just a lone sole and am the only one to have this problem. Ha Ha Thanks For any input.
Pinion Seal Wont stop leaking
Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Fishell Trucking, Nov 18, 2011.
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I drove a truck with the same problem. It would also eat the U-joint on the front side. It was caused by the pitch on the banjo housing being slightly off. If you've done all that and they're still leaking I'd have the housing checked.
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Got a dumb ? Where or how do u go about doing that?
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The boss brought it to an International dealer. As far as how they check that, I haven't got a clue.
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merritor seals are junk . did 3 myself better luck with stemco only $40.00
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If there is a noise that changes with the throttle...get it fixed! I had a diff that froze the pinion bearings, even with a full diff. Expensive tow when the rear end is froze up.
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Don't think this is an issue. The diff is new/reman. I have had this problem since I bought the truck. Just can't get this figured out.
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Had a buddy tell me the same thing kind of. He told me to go to a speedy sleeve seal. The seal that is in it is a stemco the one that is self turning. I am game for anything. It doesn't leak that bad right now but I just can't stand seeing that darn oil running down the diff.
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the stemco is sleeveless you cut off old sleeve on yoke install seal in diff then yoke pulls in to moving part of seal must be lubed . no parts to install on yoke dosent mater if yoke is bad the part is not moving anymore you dig i get part # if you want in am
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merritor seal olso turns in itself but you need to install sleev on yoke .they dont last $75.00 at kw .even if pinion is sloppy the stemco not leak .cant have metal in diff oil or no seal will last
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