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  1. 17th June 2017, 11:39 PM #1
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    Question Rear Hub

    Hi Brains Trust,

    A few years ago I had a leaking rear (right) hub and swapped it out for an OEM version that I was assured was good quality from a shop that I trusted (they've since retired).

    I've just noticed the same hub appears to be leaking again. I've got to check it's not the o-ring although I just can't conceive it'd be the easy/cheap option!

    No other hub has leaked, just this same one, twice.

    Question: Is there something systemic that could be causing this hub to leak again? Should I be going with the genuine (green oval) part? Not worried about cost - I just don't want to be changing this thing out again in a few years.

    cheers,

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  2. 18th June 2017, 05:21 PM #2
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    If you have RAVE, check out the drawing / explanation of the rear axle hub set up. To me, it would have to be the O ring seal. I replaced mine, simple enough. The only critical thing is the drive shaft nut torque setting, 490 N M . I found out from experience, anything less will leak, eventually. Oh, and always get a new nut . I had to borrow my truckie neighbours torque multiplier to do the job. The second time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bob10 View Post
    Oh, and always get a new nut . I had to borrow my truckie neighbours torque multiplier to do the job. The second time.

    Or, you need a bloody long bit of pipe.
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