This is my first post here at this forum.
I have a 97 LX 450 with about 105k miles. I bought it in 99 with about 40k miles. My wife has been driving it for the last three years hauling kids and stuff around town. This truck has been wonderful to us. Recently, I got all the fluids flushed and belts changed as part of the 100k anniversary. I also got the front and rear bearings repacked a few days ago at a local mechanic. Today, I noticed gear oil leak...albeit a small one from the rear driver side wheel cap. How bad is this? Is it a busted seal or just a compromised gasket? Are the rear axle bearings in this model supposed to be lubricated by the gear oil constantly (semi-floater?) ? There were no leaks before this job was done so I am sure the leak has something to do with the repack...
I checked the other three wheels and they seemed to be O.K. What other things I should be checking for as my confidence in this guy is pretty shaky right now?
I will taking the truck back to him on Monday...at the first sign of daylight!
Please help and Thanks.
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I have a 97 LX 450 with about 105k miles. I bought it in 99 with about 40k miles. My wife has been driving it for the last three years hauling kids and stuff around town. This truck has been wonderful to us. Recently, I got all the fluids flushed and belts changed as part of the 100k anniversary. I also got the front and rear bearings repacked a few days ago at a local mechanic. Today, I noticed gear oil leak...albeit a small one from the rear driver side wheel cap. How bad is this? Is it a busted seal or just a compromised gasket? Are the rear axle bearings in this model supposed to be lubricated by the gear oil constantly (semi-floater?) ? There were no leaks before this job was done so I am sure the leak has something to do with the repack...
I checked the other three wheels and they seemed to be O.K. What other things I should be checking for as my confidence in this guy is pretty shaky right now?
I will taking the truck back to him on Monday...at the first sign of daylight!
Please help and Thanks.
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