[Rich1821]

Hello Everyone,

I have a leak I discovered under the car a few days ago. Anyone know what this piece is called and where can I buy it. I would like to try to fix this issue before taking it to the dealership.

 

[jwight]

Welcome to SCoA.

https://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f353/diy-axle-seal-change-49208/?highlight=axle+seal+leak

https://www.smartcarofamerica.com/forums/f353/leak-what-136426/?highlight=axle+seal+leak

 

[Rich1821]

Thanks, mines is under warranty so I think I'm going to take it in and see if they cover it for free

 

[jwight]

They certainly should - it's not that uncommon a problem.

 

[rickyric]

Honestly, I can't think of the name, but it has gears inside the boot that allow the steering to swivel. I don't think that's where you're leak started because the gears are lubed with a thick grease, and not a liquid. And when the beveled portion of the boot becomes cracked, due to weather, which is generally around 100,000 miles or so, dirt gets inside it and there's a click click noise whenever you make a sharp turn. I'd go to a mechanic and let him find the leak.

 

[Rich1821]

This is the rear of the car not the front. This is the axel in the rear

 

[Rich1821]

Hello Everyone,

I want to post an update. I'm at the dealer and they say this is a documented issue with smart cars. Everything was fixed free of charge. The issue is called a leaking axel seal.