07Silverbaltss

So my fater and i replaced the clutch in my car which was a HUGE PITA! Anyways slid the axles back in started putting fluid back in trans and the fluid started pouring out of the divers side seal. Went and bout a new seal and its still leaking. Could I possibly have a bad axle on the drivers side? Also noticed when I'm driving on a bumpy road that there is a loud knocking noise when im going straight but if I barley turn the car it quits. Could all tjis be from a bad axle?

jdbaugh1

iTrader: (1)

The only way to really tell what is at fault causing your axle seal leak is to inspect the axle surface as well as the seal. It's possible you damaged the new axle seal when inserting the axle. Some aftermarket seals don't come with a metal guard to protect the seal and it would be easy to do. There's also a possibility something on your new axle is out of tolerance or wrong. Compare the new axle to the old and maybe even measure the spines and smooth shaft diameter where the seal mates up to the axle to verify those are correct.

As far as the loud knocking noise I wonder if there is something you forgot to tighten properly such as the lower ball joint or possibly even the end of the axle. Inspect all fasteners that you loosened or removed during the installation.