rear differential is leaking from the front seal - pinion seal
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rear differential is leaking from the front seal - pinion seal
My rear differential is leaking from the front seal. I can find lots of places to get the seal for pretty cheap but what should I call it while I'm ordering it. It's the seal that heads to the drives shaft.
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i've never replaced one on a 'Yota, but i did on my S10 and i had to use a puller to get the pinion flange off....
i don't know if you have a puller or not, but advance auto will rent 'em out. not sure of the price though.
EDIT: get atleast 1 u-joint, the one that meets up to the flange might break when you drop the driveshaft
i don't know if you have a puller or not, but advance auto will rent 'em out. not sure of the price though.
EDIT: get atleast 1 u-joint, the one that meets up to the flange might break when you drop the driveshaft
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that seal is so easy to change. just undo that pinion nut. mark the flange so it will keep the driveshaft balancced . then just take the seal out. i would also get another pinion nut. my nut is all screwed up cuz last person changed it before but i re used it
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My seal is blown. Have to put fluid in it every 2 to a week. Depending on driving the truck. I just wanted to know what type of puller do I need? Thinking of changing the breather with a extension that I been hearing. Where can I find this at? I search for it but if you know where to find it pls input a website to look for. My breather doesn't look clog but I may suspect the hole must be. I am thinking of replacing it all this Sunday.
Do anyone here know how to balance the drive shaft ratio? Since I be removing the drive shaft I could also tackle this togheter. Back when I swap my tranny to 5 speed. It had cause a vibrate at 90 mph but recently it had stop. I think I may need a balance but how can I balance it by DIY? Do I need to take it to the shop for this? Thank you in advance as always... with pride n' glory...
Do anyone here know how to balance the drive shaft ratio? Since I be removing the drive shaft I could also tackle this togheter. Back when I swap my tranny to 5 speed. It had cause a vibrate at 90 mph but recently it had stop. I think I may need a balance but how can I balance it by DIY? Do I need to take it to the shop for this? Thank you in advance as always... with pride n' glory...
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My seal is blown. Have to put fluid in it every 2 to a week. Depending on driving the truck. I just wanted to know what type of puller do I need? Thinking of changing the breather with a extension that I been hearing. Where can I find this at? I search for it but if you know where to find it pls input a website to look for. My breather doesn't look clog but I may suspect the hole must be. I am thinking of replacing it all this Sunday.
Do anyone here know how to balance the drive shaft ratio? Since I be removing the drive shaft I could also tackle this togheter. Back when I swap my tranny to 5 speed. It had cause a vibrate at 90 mph but recently it had stop. I think I may need a balance but how can I balance it by DIY? Do I need to take it to the shop for this? Thank you in advance as always... with pride n' glory...
Do anyone here know how to balance the drive shaft ratio? Since I be removing the drive shaft I could also tackle this togheter. Back when I swap my tranny to 5 speed. It had cause a vibrate at 90 mph but recently it had stop. I think I may need a balance but how can I balance it by DIY? Do I need to take it to the shop for this? Thank you in advance as always... with pride n' glory...
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...eal/index.html
Here's a write-up on installing a differential breather extension.
http://www.4runners.org/writeups/typerdiff/index.html
If the driveshaft needs balanced you'll need to take it to a driveshaft shop.
It could be alot of things making it vibrate at 90 mph. Like the wheels and tires needing balanced too.
Do you drive at 90 mph alot? Just curious. Because most folks don't, atleast most folks that drive Toyota trucks that is.
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My pinion seal leaked, replaced it, then 3 months later stated leaking again. After 224k the pinion bearing was starting to go. In your case, it could be just the seal. But be looking for other possible issues.
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I needed that. Just got the pinion seal today and the breather was in special order. It could be the tire problem since it is nearly due. Probably I will get me a set of 4 BFGoodrich end of this dec. E-brake and smog check is next so have to take that quarter out again. Might pour a gallon of E85 to help the smog check.
Nope. I only speed up to 90 mph if other driver are pushing me to it. Here in CA. On the freeway they drive around that speed. I cap it at 70 at most. 90 mph is too scary for this 4runner...
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