1999 Ford Explorer Rattling Sound

[EddieBase]

Hello everyone.. I'm trying to get to the bottom of this rattling sound from the rear right wheel of my 1999 Explorer..It sound like something is loose, also I noticed leakage inside of rim.Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[corkey]

it has to be either an axle seal or the brake caliper leaking, only wet sources available in that area,.,,

pull the wheel and follow the trail,, if it is the axle seal it will have a unique smell of gear oil,,,

make sure everything is tight while you're in there,,,

 

[EddieBase]

it has to be either an axle seal or the brake caliper leaking, only wet sources available in that area,.,,

pull the wheel and follow the trail,, if it is the axle seal it will have a unique smell of gear oil,,,

make sure everything is tight while you're in there,,,

It does have a oil smell..thanks will do

 

[96eb96]

If it is an axle seal leak Best to replace the seals and bearings with timken parts on both sides, you are pulling the axles anyway and its inexpensive. You will also need new parking brake shoes, they are likely ruined.