Rear Axle Leak

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Well, that makes all the difference in the world. Seen more axle tube leaks from them than OE. Still could have a bad vent not allowing the fluid to breathe.

I'm not familiar with the vent, where is that located?

Will recheck it again today when I return home with a fresh degreasing and short drive. It's sitting currently, only drive it once a week in the current situation. Wife is a stay at home mom and she's not going many places with the pandemic and kids not in school.
 
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Well, that makes all the difference in the world. Seen more axle tube leaks from them than OE. Still could have a bad vent not allowing the fluid to breathe.

The phrase "pulling teeth" comes to mind.


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Will do. I did remove and replace the differential cover, but mentioned that in the first post on this thread. Rear differential is same gear ratio (3.42 I believe?) as stock. Has been doing fine since replacing ~7 years ago until noticing these leaks. I do have a small leak at the transfer case as well but haven't seen it flowing down the axle to the differential. Will double check that now I think about it, though. But the differential fluid was definitely low. Removed/replaced the differential cover about 6 months ago due to this leak in hopes it would fix it.
 
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