rc1626
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- Long Island, N.Y.
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- 99 Explorer XLT
I just replaced my front pinion seal on my 99 Explorer 4WD as the old one was leaking. After replacement all looked good for about a day until it started leaking again. Replaced it a second time and it is still leaking. I don't think it is leaking when the truck sits but more so when the truck is moving and the gear oil is being sloshed around.
I was recently reading up on some threads on the board and some mentioned about setting bearing preload. I don't know if incorrect preload would cause a leak or not. It seems more like it would probably have more to do with premature bearing failure. So looking for feedback please. Any ideas on why I may be experiencing this reoccurring pinion seal leak? And how does one set bearing preload?
Any and all help appreciated.
Thanks.
Rob
I was recently reading up on some threads on the board and some mentioned about setting bearing preload. I don't know if incorrect preload would cause a leak or not. It seems more like it would probably have more to do with premature bearing failure. So looking for feedback please. Any ideas on why I may be experiencing this reoccurring pinion seal leak? And how does one set bearing preload?
Any and all help appreciated.
Thanks.
Rob