2001 Toyota Tundra Rear Axle Seal Problem
Remove the outer oil seal.
2001 toyota tundra rear axle seal problem. 2001 Toyota Tundra Change Vehicle. When a rear axle seal goes bad its typically noticeable by gear oil leaking all over a rear wheel and it may get into the brake drum and reduce rear brake feel. Search by Part Numbers Keywords or VIN.
Fits 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra Rear Window Back Glass Stationary with 2 Sealants 16500 Milwaukee 48-22-8201 48 Pocket Ultimate Jobsite Backpack 9900. Using a dial indicator check axle shaft bearing end play and axle flange runout. Diff failure is indicated by a growling noise on acceleration or deceleration or a constant harmonic hum while driving at a steady speed.
Last Updated on Wed 08 Sep 2021 Toyota Sequoia 2001. Behind the break dust cover there is 4 should be 14mm bolts if im not mistaken that hold the axle into the houseing. Forums Tundra Discussion 1st Gen Tundras 2000-2006.
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. Dealer cannot repair problem. Brakes pulsationshuddering due to warped brake discs.
Look in the houseing. Toyota Tundra Forum. Many cases the seal was not bad but the pressure was too high.
Drivers side axle bearing needs replacement on my 2008 Tundra after 34000 miles. The seal is the weak link and gear oil is pushed out. Remove drum and rear break assembly IE.