While this sounds like a pita, its not bad and really shouldn't set you back to many pesos Specifically, a leaky rack and pinion Maybe $50 for bearing, race, and another crush sleeve
Replaced Pinion Seal Still Leaking
Def recheck backlash again even if you keep the carrier shims in order.
A pinion seal is located at the point where the pinion shaft meets the differential
The purpose of the pinion seal is to keep fluid from leaking out of the differential and to keep dirt and other contaminants from getting into the differential The pinion seal is an important part of the drivetrain, and if it fails, it can cause serious problems. The pinion seal is located inside differentials of vehicles The pinion seal is located near the pinion shaft and is designed so that fluid does not leak out of the differential
Some vehicles have a rear pinion seal, where others have both a front and rear pinion seal, it just depends on the make and model of your vehicle and if the vehicle has rear or four wheel drive My rear pinion seal started leaking on a recent road trip (2600 mile round trip) I dropped the drive shaft yesterday with the intent of replacing the seal (fomoco seal) only to find that the nut setup is different from the. To most, a sudden oily spot on the driveway signals either a motor oil leak or transmission fluid leak
But the actual culprit could be power steering
