Do you grease an axle seal?
To begin the seal installation, an important step is to pre-lubricate the seal with the oil or grease you are going to seal. This will reduce the “sliding“ friction force that can damage the seal when installed dry. It also prevents a dry starting condition that can tear the seal material during initial run-in periods.
Where does an axle seal connect to?
An axle seal is the part of the vehicle that connects the axle to the rear differential, or the transmission. The purpose of the axle seal is to keep transmission fluid from leaking. Depending on the size of the leak, it may be okay to drive with a leaking axle seal, but not for very long.
What happens if axle seal leaks?
An axle seal leaks more during highway driving, so the oil drops on the driveway may not always be present. As more fluid is leaked out, the transmission fluid level drops and the transmission will start slipping. If not caught in time, the transmission may even get permanently damaged.
How long does it take to change an axle seal?
Side 1 will take 45 minutes, side 2 will take 20. Also may want to bleed the rear brake lines if you’re not careful with capping them off when you remove the drum/axle assembly…
How to change rear axle seals in Toyota Tacoma?
Slide assembly and shaft out. With the rear brake drum assembly out of the way and the drive shaft out, it’s time to replace bearing seals. Follow these steps: Locate the bearings and seals. Use your hand or needle nosed pliers to pop off the old parts. Drain and clean the rest of the leftover fluid.
How do you flush a Toyota Tacoma differential?
Learn how to replace the axle seals and flush your differential’s fluid with the help of this article. First, use the lug nut wrench to partially loosen the rear wheel’s lug nuts. Then, make sure to locate the appropriate jacking spots for the rear of your Tacoma, and lift up using a jack.
Are there videos for rear axle seal replacement?
If you were looking for a video tutorial to do the whole job on your own so you don’t get bent over at a shop or have to pay a machine shop to do the press work for you, we got you covered. We have a video for ABS Rearends and Non-ABS Rearends. Here’s the videos and Enjoy the Show! If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
How to remove brake line from Toyota Tacoma?
Use the 10mm open wrench to remove the brake line in the back of the drum brake. Use the 14mm socket and ratchet to remove four bolts that hold the rear brake drum assembly. Gently slide out the assembly and shaft in one piece. Set down gently. Figure 5. Use wrench to remove brake line. Figure 6. Remove bolts holding assembly. Figure 7.