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Old 12-02-2009, 10:47 AM
robo_geek
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Originally Posted by mdooley View Post
My daughter has a 95 maxima five speed. We discovered a small leak around the seal according to mechanic. The seal has been replaced twice now with factory OEM (?? good seal). Still leaking. Also, seems to leak only after higher speed driving, and not so apparent when driving around town. Couple questions. What is the problem? Was told could be a worn axle. Hate to keep doing trial and error.

Second question. What kind and size tool do you need to check the trans oil level? Where should level be. Would it be ok to check level periodically and keep up until she can get fixed.

Thanks. Mike.
Here may be your problem:
http://www.sonnax.com/tech-articles/TASC-TIP-01-06.pdf

the problem most liklely is that the differential is worn out. See the above linked article about a 'Mysterious Axle Seal Leak in a 1993 Maxima'

"The passenger side axle on this model transmission is a two-piece axle. The inner section of the stub shaft is supported by a pillow-block bearing that is mounted to the side of the engine. Unlike a one-piece axle, the stub shaft does not have a constant velocity (CV) joint at the transmission end. The side gear that the axle is splined into is the only thing that centers the axle. The clearance between the side gear and the carrier must have been more than the seal could tolerate."

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