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11-10-2004, 03:23 PM
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Front axle seal replacement
I had my 2001 Jimmy 4X4 in for an oil change and was told that the driver's side front axle seal is leaking. I have noticed what I thought was engine oil drops on the driveway under the front driver's side. Does this sound right? How does one replace the seal?
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#2
11-11-2004, 02:57 AM
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Re: Front axle seal replacement
Let a shop change it if it is leaking badly and also monitor the front diff fluid level.
I am thinking you are not even changing your own oil so I think this job is way over your skill level and better left to a trained professional.
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1995 Factory Blazer Service Manual for sale, PM if interested.
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11-11-2004, 10:23 AM
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Re: Front axle seal replacement
I usually do my own oil changes but just moved and the garage is still half full of boxes. I just wanted a second opinion from the experts here. This forum has saved me lots of grief in the past just as a reader. This is my first post and I would like some tips on changing the seal. Thanks
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11-11-2004, 07:20 PM
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Easy
Just got through doing mine, a '98. I'm not sure what the front drive axle on a 2001 looks like but if the axle bolts to a flange the job should be easy. The part from the dealer was less then $10.00.
Good luck. Bobcat.
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11-11-2004, 07:36 PM
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Re: Front axle seal replacement
Thanks BobcatAZ. I'll get the part and hope that I don't run into any surprizes. I was hoping someone might be able to give me a step-by-step. I'm not a mechanic but I can twist a wrench. Thanks again.
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#6
11-11-2004, 08:50 PM
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Re: Front axle seal replacement
You need to go out and purchase a haynes repair manual that will walk you through the whole job.
The book is US$15 and will save you 1000s.
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1995 Factory Blazer Service Manual for sale, PM if interested.
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#7
11-11-2004, 09:25 PM
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Re: Front axle seal replacement
Thanks BlazerLt. I've got one for my Wing and it's about time I did the same for "the Beast".
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#8
11-11-2004, 10:40 PM
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Re: Front axle seal replacement
Yip, man, it has saved me literally thousands of dollars.
Also, I recommend getting the Chilton's as well. Why you say? Well, if one is a little lean on the details, the other most of the time will fill in the grey areas on a certain repair.
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1995 Factory Blazer Service Manual for sale, PM if interested.
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11-12-2004, 09:53 AM
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