MarshMarlowe
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I recently brought my wife's 2012 LS 2WD 5.3 Tahoe in to the dealer for the Takata Airbag recall. They did their multi-point inspection, and noted the Pinion Seal and Axle Seal was leaking
Their repair quotes were typically expensive for dealer rates. I've been researching how to repair this myself, and have a few questions
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Rear End is a 14 bolt, 3.42 (opt GU6)
Are there known correct size pinion / axle seals for this axle?
What is the correct size socket for the Pinion Seal for this rear end?
Is it typical for just one side of the axle to leak? The leak doesn't look bad... Does it really need attention right now?
I don't have a lot of good access to the rear end diff cover plate. Is replacing the axle seal going to be more trouble than it's worth versus paying a shop to do this job?
Thanks
Their repair quotes were typically expensive for dealer rates. I've been researching how to repair this myself, and have a few questions
See Photos
Rear End is a 14 bolt, 3.42 (opt GU6)
Are there known correct size pinion / axle seals for this axle?
What is the correct size socket for the Pinion Seal for this rear end?
Is it typical for just one side of the axle to leak? The leak doesn't look bad... Does it really need attention right now?
I don't have a lot of good access to the rear end diff cover plate. Is replacing the axle seal going to be more trouble than it's worth versus paying a shop to do this job?
Thanks