What to do about a leaking rear axle seal?
What to do about a leaking rear axle seal?
Let us know in the Values & Prices Paid section! 2010 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer had at 54,000 miles the rear axle seal and pinion seal leaking fluid. This was repaired at a Ford dealership under warranty. They replaced both rear axle seals and the pinion seal, flushed the differential, and replaced all associated fluids.
What to do if rear wheel oil is leaking?
Add 0.5 to 1 ounce (14.8 to 29.6 ml) Rotunda Dye-Lite Leak Detection Dye for Gasoline Engine Oil 164-R3700, also contained in 164-R0756 to the axle following the appropriate Workshop Manual. NOTE: Adding the dye on some vehicles will require the rear wheel ABS sensor to be removed. Refer to the appropriate Work Shop manual drain and fill procedure.
What kind of oil is in my explorer?
2010 Ford Explorer 4×4, XLT, 4.0L, 55K miles. This is my wife’s vehicle and I noticed about a month ago that it was leaking gear oil (underneath the rear differential). The amount it’s leaking is very small.
How much does it cost to replace an axle seal?
Both axles comes out easily and the seal pops out with a puller and the new one goes in. Quick and easy. If one is leaking the second can’t be far behind. Don’t risk a $1500 axle rebuild on a $150-$200 seal replacement.
What to do if rear axle seal is leaking?
If there is not a verifiable lube leak, clean axle near seal area and return the vehicle to the customer. NOTE: If there is no signs of lube leak, this means that the substance which was present prior to the procedure was oil which had separated from the grease internal to the seal.
Add 0.5 to 1 ounce (14.8 to 29.6 ml) Rotunda Dye-Lite Leak Detection Dye for Gasoline Engine Oil 164-R3700, also contained in 164-R0756 to the axle following the appropriate Workshop Manual. NOTE: Adding the dye on some vehicles will require the rear wheel ABS sensor to be removed. Refer to the appropriate Work Shop manual drain and fill procedure.
2010 Ford Explorer 4×4, XLT, 4.0L, 55K miles. This is my wife’s vehicle and I noticed about a month ago that it was leaking gear oil (underneath the rear differential). The amount it’s leaking is very small.
Both axles comes out easily and the seal pops out with a puller and the new one goes in. Quick and easy. If one is leaking the second can’t be far behind. Don’t risk a $1500 axle rebuild on a $150-$200 seal replacement.
