Front pinion seal leaking on my 2006 at 48k. Not easy to replace right? I think we might still be under extended warranty but wife has look for papers.

 

Not that big of a deal if you know what you are doing. You need to check the rotating torque of the pinion before and after you remove and replace the seal. It is getting harder and harder to find anyone that is willing to work on axles. I would not take it to just any shop, might be worth it to take it to the dealer.

 

If you want to try to dive into it yourself let me know, I can give you a full break down on how to do it.

 

Some folks are saying if it's just weeping and not dripping don't worry about it. What do you guys think about that! I am a couple of months out of powertrain warranty.

 

If it's just weeping you could live with it IF...
- you keep the gear oil level up
- there is no play in the yoke (up down or in/out)

If there is any play in the pinion yoke then the bearings and pinion pre-load is outta whack and must be fixed right. If not fixed you'll kill the ring and pinion and possibly cause more damage.

 

Good point, it could be a sign that you have more issues in side that diff than just a leaking seal. Wouldn't hurt to just sick your finger in the oil and see if you have any metal shavings in it. The oil should be honey brown, if it is silver or black you have some more issues. Most of the time its just the seal.

 

I did mine last summer - didn't have any play in the front drive shaft or in the gears, just a weeping seal. It was an easy job - just make sure to get an air gun and big socket to get the nut on the yolk off, and be very careful when you put the new seal in so you don't damage it.

 

Thanks guys!