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Message: <blockquote data-quote="flyerdan" data-source="post: 108222" data-attributes="member: 2510">If that is the second seal, something is eating them, probably a score in the axle shaft. When you get the old seal out you'll be able to see (and feel) if there is anything causing them to fail. Often some dirt mixes with a bit of oil and makes a grinding compound that eats a groove where the seal rides which allows for seepage. Or there could be a small nick that cuts at the seal. Clean the shaft area well, if there is a nick it will grab at the rag or you'll feel it with a fingertip. If there is a nick or high spot it will need to be dressed down with a needle file or tiny stone on a Dremel tool so the sleeve will seat properly. Prep shaft with acetone or alky.The <a href="https://www.skf.com/us/products/seals/industrial-seals/power-transmission-seals/wear-sleeves/skf-speedi-sleeve/index.htmll" target="_blank"> SKF Speedi-Sleeve </a>site has a lot of info on them, they should be available at any quality bearing house that would have the seal you need.</blockquote>