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Aug 20, 2013 | 06:08 PM

grassman2852

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From: Mesquite Tx

Part?

Can anyone tell me what this part is and if its suppose to be like this. I don't think it is. Do I need to replace it? It's like this on both side of my front axles/wheels. The round disc part.

THANKS!!

Aug 20, 2013 | 06:12 PM

mustang_309

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From: South Weber, Utah

<p>Looks like the axle shaft seal on the front axle and no it shouldn't be sticking out like that. Its mainly just to keep water and dirt out of the differential </p>

Aug 20, 2013 | 06:34 PM

Lou Braun

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From: West Cornwall, CT

That is a dust seal that seems to work loose on just about every truck in this year group. I have one seal drooping like that. The other seems to be still in place.

This is the sort of thing that you replace when ball joints are replaced. I believe that there is an upgraded seal that might last a bit longer. Some of the experts here will give you better info.

Lou Braun