1994 Ford F-150 Rear Drive Shaft Seal Leak Fix

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MICSHIREY
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sirs, I have a 1994 ford f150 V6 4.9 engine 4x4 with 110000 miles on it the rear drive shaft seal is leakinng how can i fix it. and is it a proplem that the average guy could fix thank you in advance for the timely help
Feb 12, 2007 at 5:20 AM
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BOOTDOG
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are you talking about the pinion seal? if so, you'll need to remove the drive shaft from the rear and move out of your way. remove the pinion nut, pull out the old seal, you can use either a pry bar or even a flat tip screwdriver. when installing make sure not to damage the new seal. lightly tap on the seal with a hammer or dead blow hammer until flush, then reinstall the pinion nut and drive shaft. don't forget to top of the 90/w oil. hope the info helps.
Feb 12, 2007 at 8:07 AM

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If the leak is the rear pinion seal, remove the driveshaft, remove the pinion nut, pry out the old seal, and install the new seal flush without damaging it. Reinstall the pinion nut and driveshaft, then top off the 90W gear oil.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1994 Ford F-150 4x4 asked how to fix a leaking rear driveshaft seal and whether an average person could do it. The expert identified it as likely the pinion seal and outlined driveshaft and pinion-nut removal, seal replacement, reassembly, and topping off 90W oil.

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