Hello all,
I brought my Liberty in today to get some recalls repaired. The blower motor and rear control arms are now replaced. I got a call about the rear pinion seal going bad though. They said that it is something that can wait a bit. The mechanic said it is wet all the way around the nut. I had read on other sites that this is somewhat normal. I want to know basically how bad is this? When do I know its time it has to be replaced? They are asking $270, which seems high to me. What have you guys paid for this work?
Thanks

Just had mine done last month, but a bad pinion bearing was the main reason for repair. $350 to replace the pinion seals and bearings. Considering the labor involved, I thought it was a fair price.

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2004 Black Renegade, manual transmission, Frankenlifted, JBA 4.5 A-arms, 31" Super Swamper M16's on Pro Comp 8128 wheels, MagnaFlow exhaust, Volant cold air intake, and clear front signals.

Well any leak is bad but if it's not slinging gear oil just keep a eye on the fluid level each week(fun job now that winter is almost here).

Since the 8.25 uses a crush sleave it does require more work and tools to change that seal so you do not ruin that crush sleeve,which a new one will be required,and keeping the backlash in spec.The seal and even the new pinion nut(required,one time use only) is cheap but the labor to do it correctly is the expensive part so $270 is a fair price.

Thanks guys. Ill keep an eye on it. If it starts dripping Ill assume that means time to get into the shop. I read about that crush sleeve and it seems like it requires specific tools. That and the fact my back and neck are still a mess, its worth just letting a shop do this one i think.