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1998 Chevrolet Blazer Repair Question


Topics covered: Pinion seal, Shakes, Driveshaft.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on June 17, 2009

1998 Chevy Blazer brought it to the shop...

Shakes or Wobbles problem
1998 Chevy Blazer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 133000 miles

I brought it to the shop, two days in a row, first it was the CV shaft, now it's the rear end, I changed the rear seal, and put fluid back into it, but now I'm getting a shaking/wobbling...is it my rear end, or a universal joint?
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Replied on June 18, 2009

Which seal? Pinion?

What fluid did you add?

First thing I would check is to make sure everything is tight that was removed.

The u joint can be checked by grabbing the yoke in one hand and the driveshaft in the other. By twisting back and forth you can feel any play.

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Replied on June 18, 2009

I changed the pinion seal in the rear, and the front pinion seal needs to be changed as well. The mechanic I took it to, said there was no other problems, but obviously with shaking there is more problems. It only shakes when i push the gas if that helps any. Only started shaking after I changed the seal and put fluid in.

Tiny Response from aubs422
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Replied on June 19, 2009

What fluid was added?

What was the response when you took it back?
Ask him to recheck his work.

This problem sounds like it is in the drivetrain since the symptom is under load.

Tiny Answered by Service Writer (expert)
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