Hi all
Recently I had a diff oil leak in my left rear wheel. Essentially the inner axle seal needed to be replaced, which I did. However, I have not changed the outer seal and the bearing as they were fine. I know some people recommend to do everything, but my mechanic said, if it is not broken, why go through the effort.
Anyway, that happened about two weeks ago and this morning I got the same symptoms with my ABS. What happens is following: the ABS axle ring and sensor get some oil on them and ECU starts misreading. This results in ABS engaging at very low speeds, usually just before the car stops. The entire car rattles for a second as ABS kicks in. It is super annoying and puts unnecessary strain on the breaks and the rest.
When I replaced the inner seal, I've also put in a tone ring, and I've done it properly with a tool which helped me install the buggers in a symmetric even way. In other words, the seal is not crooked which would result in a leek.
Am I doing something wrong!? Did I miss anything? Looking for some advise.
Cheers
Dr. OzLov
Recently I had a diff oil leak in my left rear wheel. Essentially the inner axle seal needed to be replaced, which I did. However, I have not changed the outer seal and the bearing as they were fine. I know some people recommend to do everything, but my mechanic said, if it is not broken, why go through the effort.
Anyway, that happened about two weeks ago and this morning I got the same symptoms with my ABS. What happens is following: the ABS axle ring and sensor get some oil on them and ECU starts misreading. This results in ABS engaging at very low speeds, usually just before the car stops. The entire car rattles for a second as ABS kicks in. It is super annoying and puts unnecessary strain on the breaks and the rest.
When I replaced the inner seal, I've also put in a tone ring, and I've done it properly with a tool which helped me install the buggers in a symmetric even way. In other words, the seal is not crooked which would result in a leek.
Am I doing something wrong!? Did I miss anything? Looking for some advise.
Cheers
Dr. OzLov