Front Drive Shaft Seal 4WD

[aspitaletto]

my front Seal on my differential has been leaking for a while now. i always thought it was a bad seal on my oil drain plug, but after some detective work, i found the culprit. it seems VERY premature since this truck has just 46K very light miles on it. and its been like this possible for over 6 months, if not longer.

my question is, how hard is it to fix, and has anyone else had this issue?

 

[aspitaletto]

nobody ?!!

 

[aspitaletto]

nobody ?!!

either im very unlucky, or u guys dont pay attention

 

[helmsa]

either im very unlucky, or u guys dont pay attention

I don't know how to do it off the top of my head, but suggest you go purchase a service manual of some sort...spelling may be off, but a chiltons or haynes should do you good. I used my manuals on my other rigs for all sorts of stuff, plus they are a good way to get to know your vehicle if you don't mind doing some light reading.

 

[aspitaletto]

I don't know how to do it off the top of my head, but suggest you go purchase a service manual of some sort...spelling may be off, but a chiltons or haynes should do you good. I used my manuals on my other rigs for all sorts of stuff, plus they are a good way to get to know your vehicle if you don't mind doing some light reading.

yep i already picked up a Chilton.

i was curious to the frequency of this problem... seems like this was the back sheep of the Explorer bunch. this car has been having stupid issues like this since i got it in 05'

 

[fyrfyter612]

My '04 is starting to leak at the same place. Since I work at an auto repair shop I'm gonna keep my eye on it. The fluid level in the front diff is good so gonna wait a bit before replacing the seal.

 

[aspitaletto]

im going to add some 80w90 to the front case. its low.

 

[IZwack]

Unbolt the yoke, pry out the old seal and drive the new one in.