Rear pinion seal leak

2002 JEEP LIBERTY
150,000 MILES • 3.7L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEELESTORM
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Will a rear pinion seal leak fail inspection??
Dec 26, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

What state do you reside in?

Roy
Dec 26, 2019 at 12:34 PM
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STEELESTORM
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PA
Dec 26, 2019 at 12:52 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, me too.

The answer is no. The only way they can shoot it down for inspection is if it is hitting the exhaust and causing smoke. It could catch fire if it is on the exhaust system. Other than that, you are good.

Roy
Dec 26, 2019 at 12:55 PM
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STEELESTORM
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Just replaced my muffler and tailpipe.. There is nothing on it so I should be good..

Greatly appreciate it.
Dec 26, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Dec 26, 2019 at 1:22 PM