New Member Question

Hello, I just signed up. Recently bought a '01 Tacoma Pre - Runner. Not sure if the rear axle came from the factory the way it is or ordered as a modified enhancement. Its not a straight tube, its more like a shock with an inner sleeve. Its showing signs of fluid leaking/build up. Can anyone tell me if its an inner seal that can be replaced or is the whole axle due for replacement? Thanks

 

pics? no clue what your talking about tbh.

 

Sorry if the terminology isn't accurate. It's raining in Fla. right now. I'll grab a pic and post after rain lets up.

 

The axle should come out with the removal of brake line/wire and 4 14mm bolts behind the drum. main oil seal is about 2" inside axle housing. The outside seal is just a dust seal that stays in drum/bearing assembly when removed.

 

Amazing. Actuially I'm looking at the drice shaft. Rear. I misrepresented(not axle) but drive shaft. OOPs

 

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/ocdropzone/001-5.jpg

oooooh. you must mean the slip joint. it will slide in and out as the suspension cycles. what your seeing is just grease.

 

Ok, no need for concern that it would lock up or fail in regular driving? I'm not the baja or off road type.

 

@devinzz1...and thank you.