5025 seals - is this normal?

[Morecowbell 23]

Got the Lawn Ranger apart today and the insides of the rear wheels are black from dirt probably mixed with tranny fluid.  Is this normal or am I looking at a rebuild?  Thanks

[pfrederi 17,128]

Clean the area up and watch it.  Most likely all you will need are axle seals.  Remove the hubs dig out the old seals.  Check for any up down front back movement in the axle .  If there is none put in new seals.  (1/8th" in and out movement is OK)

[Morecowbell 23]

Many thanks.  Now have to figure out how to get the wheels off!