I had my left and right front axle u-joints replaced a couple of days ago, and now the right side has a fluid leak by the right front u-joint.
I assume this is differential/axle fluid from a bad seal. It was not leaking before the u-joint replacement.
The mechanic says that sometimes seals just "go bad" but it was fine before the replacement u-joints.
I went to the local Jeep dealer today, and got a $500 estimate to replace both front axle seals, and re-fill with synthetic differential fluid.
Also went to the local Midas and got the same "about $500 estimate."
Seems very high to me. Is $500 correct to replace both front axle seals?
Is a leaking front axle seal a common problem after a u-joint replacement, or did the mechanic who replaced the u-joints do something wrong?
Thanks,
Mabar