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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 09:19 PM
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I have a 98 XJ that has a burning smell coming from the rear axle driver side ... Can only smell it when I stop from a drive. Guessing it's an axle seal? But not 100% sure.
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 09:28 PM
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Is the brake drum hot after the drive? Could be the brakes seizing up.
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MBXJ98
Is the brake drum hot after the drive? Could be the brakes seizing up.
i just noticed it a few hours ago, haven't had the time to pull the tire off
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