# 1998 Toyota 4-Runner

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-4-runner/10819>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [February 18, 2008, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-4-runner/10819 "2008-02-18T11:41:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![RWilson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/50afbb/32.png) [@RWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RWilson)\
**Post date:** [February 18, 2008, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-toyota-4-runner/10819/1 "2008-02-18T11:41:39Z")

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I have a 1998 4WD 4 Runner. The right rear axle keeps leaking into the brake drum housing. I have already had the bearing replaced twice. I don’t think the axle is bent because there is no vibration. What else could it be? (The rear end fluid stinks when it gets hot and the brake pads wear out quicker)