tomgeorge2000
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- 2002 Eddie Bauer 2wd
Hi All,
I have an '02 explorer V6 2wd, 63000 miles. I noticed that the right side axle seal on the IRS is leaking a good amount. Called the dealer and they quoted me $300 to have them both replaced. I have a few questions I am hoping can get answered here:
1. Any chance on getting ford to pay for this? 63k miles is awful low for a seal to go bad if you ask me. I noticed there is a TSB #16806 out there but I cannot read the details. If anyone can access this I would appreciate it!
2. Is this a sign of worse things to come? I am worried I am going to get the dreaded rear axle while/differential failure that I hear so much about.
3. How tough of a job is this to do myself and do I need any special tools? I have replaced ring and pinions back in my days of being a gearhead and building fast cars so I am no stranger to turning wrenches.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Tom
I have an '02 explorer V6 2wd, 63000 miles. I noticed that the right side axle seal on the IRS is leaking a good amount. Called the dealer and they quoted me $300 to have them both replaced. I have a few questions I am hoping can get answered here:
1. Any chance on getting ford to pay for this? 63k miles is awful low for a seal to go bad if you ask me. I noticed there is a TSB #16806 out there but I cannot read the details. If anyone can access this I would appreciate it!
2. Is this a sign of worse things to come? I am worried I am going to get the dreaded rear axle while/differential failure that I hear so much about.
3. How tough of a job is this to do myself and do I need any special tools? I have replaced ring and pinions back in my days of being a gearhead and building fast cars so I am no stranger to turning wrenches.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Tom