Rear pinion seal

[wingfixer2]

I have a 05 F350 4x4.... pretty much stock with a leaking rear pinion seal. The question is... Is there any reason a DIY cannot/should not change the rear pinion seal? I have the tools to get it all a part,replace the seal, but am I missing something going back together?

Thanks for any input

[Evil Eye]

No, there isn't any reason you couldn't do it yourself although I haven't heard of many leaking there.

[Piratejonh]

I just spent the last 2 hours trying to find a rear pinion oil seal for the same vehicle. (2004 F350 stock) How did you determine which rear end your truck has and wher can I find a seal. Seems there are multiple sizes offered.

[gary2070]

It should be a Sterling unit. O'Reilly has the seal.

[Piratejonh]

Still no luck Im searched for 2004, f350,6.0L rear pinion oil seal and it came up empty.

[Goose350]

Mine is leaking as well.

[Piratejonh]

I'm new to diesel trucks. I fix jeeps all day long. I cannot believe how hard it is to find parts for these trucks. If anyone can point us in the right direction it would be appreciated.

[Piratejonh]

I don't like unfinished threads so.....
after 2 days I found the OEM part number E5TW4676BA OR E5TZ4676 A or B SUFFIX, or E8TZ4676B and BA suffix. These numbers cross reference to SKF brand 18024 found on rockauto.

[champc1]

just had the oil changed at my Ford dealer and mine is leaking now as well. 2007 f250, 4x4 with 68,000 miles. any advice for changing it out now that you guys have found the part?

[jimmyv13]

The leaky seals are very common...mine is as well and the dealer said $250 to fix it.