How do you remove rear axle seals?

How do you remove rear axle seals?

Here’s how it goes:

1. Lift the rear of the truck to take the weight off the wheels.
2. Remove both rear wheels.
3. Remove the 8 bolts to take the axle out.
4. Remove the pin and retaining ring by hand.
5. Remove the axle nut.
6. At this point, the hub/drum assembly should slide right out.
7. Now the axle seal is exposed.

How do you replace a rear wheel seal?

1. Remove the Rear Backing Plate.
2. Locate and Remove Pivot Pin Bolt.
3. Remove the Pinion Pin.
4. Remove the C Clip and Axle.
5. Remove the Axle Seal.
6. Remove and Install Axle Bearing.
7. Install the Axle Seal.
8. Reinstall the Axle.

Where is the axle seal located?

CV axle shaft seals are usually located along the surface where the CV axle enters the transmission for front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicles, or at the differential for rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles.

What causes wheel seals to leak?

From time to time, the wheel seal will be hit by potholes, items under the car or debris in the road. When this happens, it can hit the wheel seal housing and cause the seal to break or put a dent in the wheel seal.

What seal is between the engine and transmission?

What is the main seal? The rear main seal keeps oil sealed inside the rear of the engine, where the crankshaft connects with the transmission. It can be expensive to repair, often $600 or more, because it typically involves removing the transmission and, in some cases, all or part of the engine.

How much does it cost to reseal a transmission?

The cost to fix a transmission fluid leak in a vehicle can be as little as $150 to replace a seal and around $1,000 to for a new torque converter.

What causes transmission seals to go bad?

Over time, road debris and heat can cause the transmission fluid lines to crack or break, which can cause fluid to leak out. Another reason for lost fluid is your vehicle’s torque pump has become cracked or an axle seal has been compromised.