How do you change a axle shaft seal?

How do you change a axle shaft seal?

To replace the seal, take the following steps:

1. Jack up one side of your truck to take the weight off the wheel.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the axle shaft.
4. Remove the hub retaining hardware.
5. Slide off the hub and drum as a unit.
6. Replace the seal behind the hub.
7. Put everything back together in the reverse order of removal.

How do you install front axle seals?

Axle Seal Replacement:

1. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel.
2. Loosen the axle nut.
3. Remove the brake caliper, bracket, and rotor.
4. Remove the knuckle from the strut.
5. Remove axle the knuckle.
6. Remove the axle from the transmission.
7. Replace the seal.
8. Put everything back together.

How much does it cost to fix a front differential leak?

Depending on what is needed, you can count on your front diff leak repair costing around $200. For other jobs, the cost may be around $400. The entire job depends on the year, make and model of your car. If your front diff has far more extensive damage then you may have to pay as much as $800.

How long does it take to replace differential seal?

3 to 5 hours
According to most service manuals, the job of replacing the differential output shaft seal may take anywhere from 3 to 5 hours to complete.

Can a CV axle be replaced on a Toyota Camry?

Here’s a video on the passenger side cv axle replacement performed on a Toyota Camry. This is a longer axle where the axle is “split” in the center by a support bearing. Here’s a video of a axle shaft removal and seal replacement on a Toyota Highlander.

How much does it cost to replace a seal on a Camry?

The cost of a new seal usually runs less than $10. The outer part of the axle shaft can be separated from the steering knuckle by disconnecting the lower ball joint from the lower control arm. On the Camry and some other models, it requires less time and effort to detach the suspension strut from the steering knuckle.

How to replace CV axle and output shaft seal?

With an extra pair of hands, align the axle (including the outer CV bearing cup) positioned straight towards the transmission.

How to diagnose a Toyota Camry crank seal leak?

To locate exactly where the oil leak is. First, I had to clean the engine real good with degreaser and wash it off the oil with a pressure washer. Then put leak detection dye. Drove the car for 10 miles. Used a ultra violet flash light and located the leak under the harmonic balancer. That means the front main seal is leaking.