Rear end leaking real bad.

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03-09-2008, 01:10 PM

Squeebs

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Rear end leaking real bad.

Dunno why it started.

Just changed the oil, and it decided to start leaking. weird.

Anyways, its getting worse so i need to fix it quick style.

Is it a gasket back there or just a silicone seal?

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03-09-2008, 01:15 PM

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Where abouts is it leaking from? where the driveshaft flange is at front or did you pull the cover to drain it?or do you have drain plugs?

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03-09-2008, 02:32 PM

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The leak is at the bottom of the housing, on the front side.

Definitely not the drain plug...

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03-09-2008, 02:38 PM

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Try snugging up the nuts (19 ft.lbs) on the differential flange where it attaches to the axle housing.

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03-10-2008, 04:09 AM

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Mine is leaking there too. I changed the seal around the yoke a year ago, but the metal yoke has a groove in it from riding on that seal for so many years. I gotta buy a new yoke/seal. If i remember the price from the dealer wasn't THAT bad. Like under $100 for sure.