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Cat 416 rear axle leak

Cat416!

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Oil is leaking (bad, real bad) from both brake rod seals. I replaced them, and they are still leaking really bad. I don't know if the rods are worn or what the problem is.
Will it hurt anything if the oil level is below the brake rods seals? My guess is the axle bearings won't get enough oil?
 

Cat416!

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The seal update is just for long term survival. They all will seal when new.

That's what I figured. I did find my problem, not sure on the solution though.
I looked at it this morning, the seal fits way too loose on the rod. There is no way the seal is going to seal.
I'm thinking the adaptor fits in the seal to make the seal tighter, and the adaptor rides on the rod, not the seal. I'm going to get new seals and adaptors.
 
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