How do you know if your rear axle seal is bad?
Usually, when the CV axle shaft seals fail, the vehicle will produce a few symptoms that can notify the driver that there may be a problem.
- Signs of leakage around the seal. One of the first signs that a CV axle shaft may need to be replaced is the presence of leaks.
- Puddles of fluid.
- Axle shaft pops out.
What does a leaking axle look like?
Strange Fluid Behind the Wheel Drops of reddish-brown fluid behind the left front wheel, where the driveshaft connects to the transmission are another symptom. An axle seal leaks more during highway driving, so the oil drops on the driveway may not always be present.
How to remove axle hub and axle from RAV4?
Remove the 4 bolts, and axle hub and the bearing from the axle carrier. Do not place the hub and bearing’s magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter. Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle hub and bearing.
Why is my rear differential leaking in my Toyota RAV4?
The root cause of the issue is the rear differential vent on top of the assembly. Here’s the differential out of the car with the vent and leaks highlighted: Rav4 Rear Differential. The vent plugs up causing pressure to build inside the rear differential, the seals failing under the pressure.
Where is the rear axle of a RAV4 camper?
My RAV has a tall, grey, plastic tray between the wheel wells. And underneath was the metal floor of the vehicle where the rear axle lives. It didn’t create much extra space to remove that piece so we reinstalled it.
Why are the back seats folded down in a RAV4?
Anyway, I had a free weekend open up and I headed home to utilize my Dad’s tools and woodworking expertise, here’s what we came up with: When the back seats are folded down in the RAV4 they have a slope that, presumably, is there to more easily unload the car when hauling large objects.