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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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explorer front differential seal
I recently changed the hub on the right side 4x4.While doing so I pulled the axle out a little more than I should have.I now have gear oil leaking from around the axle.I'm guessing there is a seal in there that I messed up.Has anyone changed one?Also the gear oil level is low.Is this something I can change?Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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What year Explorer? There's a significant difference in design between '94 and older and '95 and newer.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 10:03 AM
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97 4 wheel drive.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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yes there is a seal in the outboard extension from the diff and a bearing. Probably have to take the cover off or loosen it to drain the oil and refill to the plug level.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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How hard is it to get to and change the seal?
 
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Is the 95 and up fully independant? Or is it still the monsterous double swing arm like my 91?
 
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I'm not sure what you mean about that.Maybe someone else can answer it for us.
 
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The "monsterous double swing arm like my 91" is referred to as a Twin Traction Beam (TTB) suspension, and was used on Explorers from '91 to '94. '95 and up use a more traditional (if there is such a thing) IFS setup using A-arms and torsion bars.
 
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Can anyone tell me where the seal is located?When I took the hub apart it didn't pull out from inside the differential,it was about halfway to it.
 
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you have to pull the axle right out and the seal is the first thing you will see, then the bearing.
 
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Your not talking on the end with the hub are you?It's leaking on the other end.Is it hard to pull the axle out?
 
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