2001 Toyota Tundra Rear Axle Seal Problem

A note in DL003-03 states that Toyota Genuine Synthetic Differential Gear Oil PN 0028975140 CANNOT be used in 20002002 Tundra vehicles and 20012002 Sequoia vehicles.

2001 toyota tundra rear axle seal problem. Remove the rear axle bearing. Chronic rear axle seal leakage leaks gear lube. Posted on Jul 26 2009.

8 Axle Assembly problem of the 2000 Toyota Tundra Failure Date. Remove those 4 bolts and carefully pull axle out of houseing. Certainly deep enough at times that the rear axle is partially underwater for a few minutes.

Remove the outer oil seal. Discussion in 1st Gen Tundras 2000-2006 started by sferrall Mar 11 2019. The inner seal is exposed once you pull the axle assy out actually pretty easy to swap just make sure to put a little bit of sealant on the outside of the seal as well so the oil doesnt leak on the outside.

On all other models maximum axle shaft bearing end play is 028 0. Notice the hole the axle needs to go in to seat in the diff. 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.

The hub is a very important safety part. Mar 11 2019 at 1209 PM 1 1. When backing it into the water I have to go pretty deep to get it off the trailer.

Dealer wants 1200 for repair Toyota USA offered a 60 discount. Rear Axle Bearing. Look in the houseing.