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Thread: Front differential

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    Front differential

    I have an 88 4x4 5 Speed and the left inner Front hub is shot.
    So I am told....
    It is leaking basically all the fluid out at at stand still.

    Anyone have a front differential ? ....I do not need the ring gear

    Do I understand correctly the same one is used in a 2000 + Rav 4 rear Axle
    and is a direct fit for the 4X4 front?

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    Re: Front differential

    Not sure I understand the failure?
    Was the diff noisy prior to the leak, were the bearings toast?
    Is there a hole in the case?

    Seals can always be replaced as can bearings, though a bigger job to be sure.
    I think you need a more detailed diagnosis before jumping to replacement, unless there more to the story than previously stated.

    I can't imagine making anything out of a RAV work in a van, at least not without a significant R&D budget.

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