To All,
Hope everybody is having a great day.....
Recently I ran into some problems with my front axle seals (97 LX 450) as I have found out by the help of some of you (old SOR Forum) by draining the front diff. gear oil as most of you recomended, it was mess (dark Greenish/Gray in color) an indication of a broken seals, so I was forced to go to the Lexus Dealer since my mechanic had insured him self and went on disability and their diagnose recomended a front axle overhaul, luckley I have an axtended warrenty that I have purchased along with truck 3 years ago which covered the damage.
Now a month or so later, I have noticed that the same dirty color of gear oil is seeping through the knuckles (right & Left) enough for me to notice the spoting on my drive way, so I went to the lexus dealer again today and, I have a feeling that I am getting the run around.
This is what they have changed amonth ago as it is presented on my invoice from them along with the charges:
Quantity: 1
Part #: 04434-60051
Description: Gasket Kit. FR AX
Charges: $231.77
Qty.: 2
Part #: 43405-60070
Dsecrip.: Shaft S/A. FR AXL (OUTER)
Charges: $1,192.46
Qty.: 2
Part #: 12157-10010
Descrip.: Gasket. Drain PLU
Charges: $3.40
Qty.: 2
Des.: Gear Oil/LUBE
Charges: $8.90
Qty.: 2
Part #: 90521-34005
Desc.: Ring Hole. Snap
Charges: $7.30
Qty.: 2
Part. #: 90310-35010
Desc.: Seal. Type S Oil
Charges: $21.50
Total Damage: $1,707.13 prior to tax
My Liability: $100 only (Thank God)
Now they are telling me that the inner Shaft is out of business as the C-Clips had caused indetation and because of that the oil is seaping below the seal and finds its way to the knuckles.
I am very puzzeld with this whole thing, I do not know if the dealer is taking me and the warrteny people for a ride or not.
You advise is very appreciated.
Al
Hope everybody is having a great day.....
Recently I ran into some problems with my front axle seals (97 LX 450) as I have found out by the help of some of you (old SOR Forum) by draining the front diff. gear oil as most of you recomended, it was mess (dark Greenish/Gray in color) an indication of a broken seals, so I was forced to go to the Lexus Dealer since my mechanic had insured him self and went on disability and their diagnose recomended a front axle overhaul, luckley I have an axtended warrenty that I have purchased along with truck 3 years ago which covered the damage.
Now a month or so later, I have noticed that the same dirty color of gear oil is seeping through the knuckles (right & Left) enough for me to notice the spoting on my drive way, so I went to the lexus dealer again today and, I have a feeling that I am getting the run around.
This is what they have changed amonth ago as it is presented on my invoice from them along with the charges:
Quantity: 1
Part #: 04434-60051
Description: Gasket Kit. FR AX
Charges: $231.77
Qty.: 2
Part #: 43405-60070
Dsecrip.: Shaft S/A. FR AXL (OUTER)
Charges: $1,192.46
Qty.: 2
Part #: 12157-10010
Descrip.: Gasket. Drain PLU
Charges: $3.40
Qty.: 2
Des.: Gear Oil/LUBE
Charges: $8.90
Qty.: 2
Part #: 90521-34005
Desc.: Ring Hole. Snap
Charges: $7.30
Qty.: 2
Part. #: 90310-35010
Desc.: Seal. Type S Oil
Charges: $21.50
Total Damage: $1,707.13 prior to tax
My Liability: $100 only (Thank God)
Now they are telling me that the inner Shaft is out of business as the C-Clips had caused indetation and because of that the oil is seaping below the seal and finds its way to the knuckles.
I am very puzzeld with this whole thing, I do not know if the dealer is taking me and the warrteny people for a ride or not.
You advise is very appreciated.
Al