HELP right rear axle seal...

[rayjay]

I was removing the snows tonight. The inner right rear wheel was coated in grease and it was running down the side of the tire. I am assuming its the axle seal as the brakes are fine. Is it driveable like this? -or- should I let it sit in the driveway until I can get into the garage? Thanks.

[Blackmobile]

Wecome to the world of New axle replacement. The dreaded soft axle shaft has struck another fine Marauder owner. Don't worry it's a big club.

[RoyLPita]

I've heard of just seals going on 2004s. But it is still a tossup until the axle is removed.

[Blackmobile]

I've heard of just seals going on 2004s. But it is still a tossup until the axle is removed.

WHAT! A seal go, in a Mercury, Naw, It's a myth.:rolleyes:

[rayjay]

Thanks guys, but is it driveable?

[RoyLPita]

I wouldn't put more miles on it before it gets fixed or else a full overhaul would be expected.

[Brian Humphries]

welcome to the club,. i'm a member too!!! 3weeks after adoption and i had to join by submission..... and i'm proud.

[Brian Humphries]

P. S. there's also an axle kit for under 400. that you can install yourself. it cost me a grand to figger that 1 out.

[ryanstickney1]

Silly ?, but do you have an extended warranty? Mine was covered when I had it replaced.

[rayjay]

I wouldn't put more miles on it before it gets fixed or else a full overhaul would be expected.

Thanks, I'll let it sit. I believe it happened this afternoon. And, NO extended warranty...

[ctrlraven]

Hmmm that reminds me to check mine soon.

[rayjay]

Hmmm that reminds me to check mine soon.

I believe I got lucky as there was not alot of grease in wheel and it was running down the side of the tire when I removed it. No spots in the driveway, so I believe it just happened. Hoping the ten miles to the dealer's shop doesn't do too much damage. Was going to have the rear brakes redone in a few weeks anyway, so I guess that is being done sooner. I wonder what they'd charge to do 4.10s as long its apart anyway??? :D

[Mike Poore]

You may want to call Wes at Innovative Interceptors and get a proper rear cover with stud & girdle kit, to replace the pizza pan that holds the juice in, now.
Remembering that attention to instillation details are important to keep the replacement from leaking. ;)

[rayjay]

Turns out both sides are bad, new seals did the trick. Rear brakes replaced, Manager said the e brake was "toast, completely gone". Must have hung up as I don't use it routinely, only when car is jacked up for work. Spring that works on posi toast. Thats why I don't have the car back yet as he had to order it. Maybe tomorrow. Still waiting for the bill. :( but, he said he only has a couple hours into it plus parts. These guys are good to me, charge actual hours worked, not book time. It also helps that their rates are quite reasonable for a FLM dealer, $60 hr.

[jgc61sr2002]

Wecome to the world of New axle replacement. The dreaded soft axle shaft has struck another fine Marauder owner. Don't worry it's a big club.

According to FMC Marauders with soft axels were produced prior to 1-1-2003.

[rayjay]

Got the bill, ouch, $817... only $200 labor. Why are the brake parts so exspensive? $266 for rotors, $95 for e brake shoes?.... The lousy seals that started the whole thing were a whopping $20.