{"id":1479,"date":"2025-05-30T11:33:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T03:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hengoseal.com\/?p=1479"},"modified":"2025-05-30T11:33:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T03:33:32","slug":"pinion-seal-replacement-cost-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hengoseal.com\/ml\/pinion-seal-replacement-cost-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Pinion Seal Replacement: How Much Does It Cost and When Should You Do It?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Noticing oil dripping from your differential or hearing a humming sound at the rear? Your pinion seal<\/strong> might be failing\u2014and delaying replacement can damage your axle and drivetrain.<\/p>\n Pinion seal replacement<\/strong> typically costs $150\u2013$400 depending on labor and parts. Knowing when to replace it helps prevent gear wear, noise, and catastrophic differential failure.<\/p>\n In this article, I\u2019ll break down everything you need to know: costs, symptoms, causes, and expert advice on choosing the right seal for your vehicle or fleet.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re seeing oil at the differential or smell something burning under your car, it could be more than just a minor leak.<\/p>\n Typical signs include visible oil leaks at the rear driveshaft area, whining noises while accelerating, or vibration in the driveline. These symptoms indicate your pinion seal is allowing gear oil to escape.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
What are the signs that my pinion seal needs to be replaced?<\/h2>\n
How can I tell if my pinion seal is leaking?<\/h3>\n