2003 4X4 Sporttrac Rearend Seal Leak

[Don Bailey]

Guys I've noticed a slight oil leak from the rear-end where the driveshaft connects. Has anybody ever had this problem? Is it an expensive fix? I have a friend that is the store manager at one of the local Firestone stores and he says its $140 for the seal and $240 for a total service. Opinions/suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Bob Floyd]

Its a pretty easy fix just check the break away torque of the yoke nut, before you remove it... pull off the yoke change the seal and reinstall everything torque the nut back to where it was maybe a foot lb more.. put the driveshaft back in..refill any dope you leaked out and your good to go...:banana:

 

[Albert Essex]

my front differential had same problem my firestone charge $302.37 total the 28 of march this yr

 

[Albert Essex]

part was 53.98 and labor was 211.50

 

[Albert Essex]

rest was shop supplies and tax

 

[EddieS'04]

If it is just seepage, dirty wet. just keep an eye on it. If it dripping or slinging lube. Fix it.