Q: 1985 mercury marquis v6 3.8 the seal on the rear end is leaking were the drive shaft connects to axle and it needs repaired.

asked by on January 28, 2017

rear seal needs replaced drive shaft to axle leaking

My car has 87000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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