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  • Start date Start date Nov 21, 2007

873Stang

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riverside
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took my driveshaft off today and there is oil coming out from the pinion where the big bolt is, is this the pinion seal???
 
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sounds like, easy fix,just dont over tighten nut,check for bearing problem,20 year old car
 

rockytoohot

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Sounds like the oil is leaking through the splines on the pinion gear. I would remove the flange, replace the seal while your there and put some silicone on the splines where the flange goes on. This will cure your problem.
 
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