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Hmmwv rear wheel inside oil leak

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I have a 1989 HMMWV that the drivers side rear wheel is leaking oil. The leak is on the inside of the wheel seeping out of what I call the hat. It has 4 bolts holding it on. Can I simply loosen it, clean it and reseal?
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steering arm cover. It looks like someone has already messed with the bolts. Maybe trying to fix this issue? Or creating the problem.
 

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Remove.
Clean.
RTV.
Torque to spec.
Good time to inspect all bearings and retorque spindle to spec. New washer required and lube


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Thanks for the advice. This is the rear wheel but it's still a steering cap? So just unbolt, remove, clean and RTV? After a trip to Home Depo (20 miles) it leaks down the tire a bit.20180728_135829_resized.jpg
Found this YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0RgGWk1rU
My question is when I remove the cap should fluid come out normally? It is not normally dry in there.
 
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Is it the photo angle or is that part bent? Sure looks like it. If so you will need a new one. They were aluminum early production.
 

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Fixed the leak by pulling the cover and resealing with Permatex "The Right Stuff". Turns out one of the bolt holes is stripped. Will helicoil at a later date as it's holding up so far. Thanks for all the help!!
 
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