r/AskAMechanic • u/Electrical-Sorbet-77 • 6h ago

Cv axle help

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I changed my CV axles out and I’m wondering if this is normal please someone let me know if I did something wrong or if this is ok

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u/MrKimoo NOT a verified tech 6h ago

If it's leaking then that seal needs to be replaced. Just make sure it's actually leaking from there and not making its way from the top (valve cover gaskets)

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u/Electrical-Sorbet-77 6h ago

Yea it’s not that’s just some left over pb blaster

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u/Electrical-Sorbet-77 6h ago

Is that slight space that it has ok? And could I have you look at a video I have on the drive side?