Diff Leaking From Drive Shaft at Valeria April blog

Diff Leaking From Drive Shaft. The smell of diff fluid is unmistakable. If so, this is a pressure problem not a seal. A local shop just replaced my front and rear drive shafts and after driving about 50 miles i’m seeing fluid leaking from the front and rear. I will be stopping by the dealer to talk. Learn how to identify and fix a rear differential leak, which can cause oil loss, noise, and damage to the gears and bearings. Remove the 4 bolts from your drive shaft/flange and see if the flange isn’t full of diff fluid. If this seal is damaged or worn out, it can leak easily. It appears to be seeping where the passengers drive shaft meets the diff. There's a good chance the diff input shaft or whatever it's called that rubs along the seal is worn and you'll need to get a sleeve to slip over it. I will post photos today when i get back under the replace an exhaust hanger.

I will post photos today when i get back under the replace an exhaust hanger. Learn how to identify and fix a rear differential leak, which can cause oil loss, noise, and damage to the gears and bearings. It appears to be seeping where the passengers drive shaft meets the diff. Remove the 4 bolts from your drive shaft/flange and see if the flange isn’t full of diff fluid. A local shop just replaced my front and rear drive shafts and after driving about 50 miles i’m seeing fluid leaking from the front and rear. If this seal is damaged or worn out, it can leak easily. If so, this is a pressure problem not a seal. The smell of diff fluid is unmistakable. I will be stopping by the dealer to talk. There's a good chance the diff input shaft or whatever it's called that rubs along the seal is worn and you'll need to get a sleeve to slip over it.

B5.5 Passat is my rear diff safe to drive with no seal?! Not leaking

Diff Leaking From Drive Shaft If so, this is a pressure problem not a seal. The smell of diff fluid is unmistakable. It appears to be seeping where the passengers drive shaft meets the diff. If this seal is damaged or worn out, it can leak easily. A local shop just replaced my front and rear drive shafts and after driving about 50 miles i’m seeing fluid leaking from the front and rear. Remove the 4 bolts from your drive shaft/flange and see if the flange isn’t full of diff fluid. Learn how to identify and fix a rear differential leak, which can cause oil loss, noise, and damage to the gears and bearings. If so, this is a pressure problem not a seal. I will post photos today when i get back under the replace an exhaust hanger. I will be stopping by the dealer to talk. There's a good chance the diff input shaft or whatever it's called that rubs along the seal is worn and you'll need to get a sleeve to slip over it.