2001 Toyota Tundra Rear Axle Seal Problem

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2001 toyota tundra rear axle seal problem. Mar 11 2019 at 1209 PM 1 1. Common causes of axle seal failure are plugged differential breathers or worn wheel bearings. Home 2001 Toyota Tundra Rear Axle.

Rear axle seal pulled out. Chronic rear axle seal leakage leaks gear lube. Most likely the INNER seal that failed far more common than an outer seal which is waaay more difficult to fix since you need to seperate the bearing assy from the axle shaft.

I did NOT notice any water in the rear diff when I changed the fluids in it last week. The inner seal is exposed once you pull the axle assy out actually pretty easy to swap just make sure to put a little bit of sealant on the outside of the seal as well so the oil doesnt leak on the outside. Usually the trucks backed in deep enough that 13rd to 12 of the wheel is under water.

Less common causes can be a bent axle housing or shaft. Using a dial indicator check axle shaft bearing end play and axle flange runout. Look in the houseing.

The 2000 Toyota Tundra has 1 NHTSA complaints for the power trainaxle assemblyaxle shaftseal at 55418 miles average. Jack up the truck pull the wheel off that its leaking from. 2001 Toyota Tundra Problems BodyFrame Rust.

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