2001 Toyota Tacoma - Rear axle bearing seal leak, by Tim__G at Jay’s Car Repair
We had a Tacoma that had the rear axle bearing and seal replaced at another shop. Customer came to us because previous shop attempted to repair several times to no avail. Upon initial inspection , it appeared that the inner seal was damaged. so I replaced inner seal and brake linings.. A few weeks later car comes back for an oil change. I reinspected repairs and to my dismay, it was still leaking gear oil .a more in depth inspection was nessesary. upon a closer inspection ,I removed the A.B.S. speed sensor from both axles…
looking in through the hole , I could see what the problem might be. the A.B.S tone wheel was positioned further out on the right side axle. something did not look right. removing the axle , i could see the problem. the previous installer had pressed the bearing retainer on too far. resulting in the inner seal to not ride in its correct position. mater of fact it was not even in contact with the surface on the retainer…
See step #2 for further instructions, and figure #4 for reference.
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Tip: Rear axle bearing seal leak.
Vehicle: 2001 Toyota Tacoma
Category/Subcategory: Driveline/Axles / Differentials & Drive Axles
Title/Heading: DIFFERENTIALS & AXLE SHAFTS - REAR / Installation
Posted By: Tim__G
Shop: JAYS CAR REPAIR
Date: 3/17/2009