Where is the pinion seal on a four wheel drive vehicle?
The pinion seal is located near the pinion shaft and is designed so that fluid does not leak out of the differential. Some vehicles have a rear pinion seal, where others have both a front and rear pinion seal, it just depends on the make and model of your vehicle and if the vehicle has rear or four wheel drive.
Why is my rear pinion seal not working?
Some vehicles have a rear pinion seal, where others have both a front and rear pinion seal, it just depends on the make and model of your vehicle and if the vehicle has rear or four wheel drive. Over time, the rubber on the pinion seal wears down and the seal will not be effective as it was before.
When to know if you have a pinion seal leak?
If you notice fresh oil, you have a pinion seal leak. As soon as you notice this, contact the professionals at YourMechanic to have the pinion seal replaced. 2. Differential has low fluid If you notice your differential has low fluid, chances are it is leaking from the pinion seal.
What happens when your pinion preload losens up?
No braking until the end at all. The noise you hear is all differential. I took the truck back to my mechanic and sure enough the pinion preload had loosened up. After a quick tighten and re torque the truck was running quiet again. If your only symptom is a whine while slowing down preload on the pinion is a good place to start.
The pinion seal is located near the pinion shaft and is designed so that fluid does not leak out of the differential. Some vehicles have a rear pinion seal, where others have both a front and rear pinion seal, it just depends on the make and model of your vehicle and if the vehicle has rear or four wheel drive.
Can a rear differential pinion seal be replaced?
I purchased a seal that was for my truck but once i got my seal out it turned out my truck did not have the standard 1/2 axle in it. It seems to be that it has been swapped out for a 1 ton limited slip rear end. it’s been a week after doing the project and all seems to be good there isn’t any leaks at all what so ever. Loading…
If you notice fresh oil, you have a pinion seal leak. As soon as you notice this, contact the professionals at YourMechanic to have the pinion seal replaced. 2. Differential has low fluid If you notice your differential has low fluid, chances are it is leaking from the pinion seal.