Jeep Wrangler Differential Oil Leak at Cristal Henderson blog

Jeep Wrangler Differential Oil Leak. Loosen bolts on diff cover and let fluid drain. Sounds like a pinon seal leak. By new i mean within the last week. Fast forward to today i have a intermittent dripping leak of diff fluid from the rear differential cover. If the fluid has the distinctive scent of gear oil, then i'd check the bolts on the differential cover. This is definitely where the fluid is coming from. Provided they're all properly snug, a new gasket may be in order; There seems to be fluid leaking out (slowly) from. Spray the housing down with. Keep an eye on the oil level and stain size of the leak. Put a drip pan below front diff. I have a new oil spot on the driveway that is directly under the front differential. I'm wondering if the leak from the pinion seal is causing the oil to wick up on the front of the diff cover when it's sitting over. Clean in and around the inside (i'm not exactly sure what fluid to use but i used brake cleaner). While changing my oil today, i noticed the back of my front diff was wet.

Sounds like a pinon seal leak. It's probably about 3 inches wide by 4 inches long. Fast forward to today i have a intermittent dripping leak of diff fluid from the rear differential cover. By new i mean within the last week. If the fluid has the distinctive scent of gear oil, then i'd check the bolts on the differential cover. Keep an eye on the oil level and stain size of the leak. There seems to be fluid leaking out (slowly) from. Remove bolts and clean up the sealing surfaces. I have a new oil spot on the driveway that is directly under the front differential. This is definitely where the fluid is coming from.

Help! Changed Differential Oil and now Leak at Axle End

Jeep Wrangler Differential Oil Leak Fast forward to today i have a intermittent dripping leak of diff fluid from the rear differential cover. While changing my oil today, i noticed the back of my front diff was wet. Provided they're all properly snug, a new gasket may be in order; Fast forward to today i have a intermittent dripping leak of diff fluid from the rear differential cover. I have a new oil spot on the driveway that is directly under the front differential. By new i mean within the last week. There seems to be fluid leaking out (slowly) from. Clean in and around the inside (i'm not exactly sure what fluid to use but i used brake cleaner). Keep an eye on the oil level and stain size of the leak. If the fluid has the distinctive scent of gear oil, then i'd check the bolts on the differential cover. Spray the housing down with. Put a drip pan below front diff. Sounds like a pinon seal leak. I'm wondering if the leak from the pinion seal is causing the oil to wick up on the front of the diff cover when it's sitting over. It's probably about 3 inches wide by 4 inches long. This is definitely where the fluid is coming from.