Hi All
Just had the rear driver side seal go out on a road trip. Spotted (smelled ) it at the 1st rest stop so parked it and got a rental.
But still ended up with 150 miles of slinging gear oil, but actually came out to about a quart lost.
I had a spare seal from when the passenger side went a year ago.
So swapped it out and cleaned up, replace brakes etc.
I know the best practice, when this much comes out, is to do the bearings as well, See Below.
Question 1:
I'm getting a little dirty oil on the back plate after the new seal.
Its a dirty, greasy oil and does not smell like strong gear oil.
Is it possible that the seal is working and I'm getting some residual oil from the bearing mixed with the grease that its diluting.
Question 2:
Has anyone used the new Dorman full rear axles? It looks like an easy and cheap way to do the Bearing job and everything at once.
They are online for $470 or at auto parts stores for about 700.
Im thinking this is prob cheaper than having a shop do it.
I know the bearing needs to be done soon after the big leak.
Amazon.com: Dorman 926-141 Rear Driver Side Pre-Pressed Axle for Select Lexus/Toyota Models (OE FIX) : Automotive
2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner Axle Shaft - Driveshaft & Axle - Dorman, Rear Left 03-09 4Runner Axle Shaft - 7926-03660424 - PartsGeek
Thanks
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