Is my rear diff leaking?

[OM Jeep]

2020 38k miles, stock gears.

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[Gvsukids]

2020 38k miles, stock gears.

Drain it and check the fluid.

 

[629]

Looks like it’s leaking where the elocker wiring enters the housing. Seems to be fairly common from what I’ve seen. No big deal easy fix and it’s not big leak so don’t sweat it.

 

[agoldxj]

Looks like it’s leaking where the elocker wiring enters the housing. Seems to be fairly common from what I’ve seen. No big deal easy fix and it’s not big leak so don’t sweat it.

I agree, had a little on mine I cleaned up, noticed it when installing the locker bypass module last week.

 

[Janster]

It’s sweating…… if you find drops on the garage floor - that’s when I’d be worried.
Sweating usually occurs (that I’ve experienced) when the diff gets abnormally hotter than day-to-day driving.

You could check your diff fluid level and maybe check the torque the diff cover bolts.

Clean up the area really good….and check it daily. This will help you find exactly where the leak is coming from. Could just be that you need an oil change and a new diff gasket.

 

[Sandman 4x4]

I would get under there and clean the area with carburetor or brake cleaner. Then check closely again in a day or two, just to see if it is still leaking, or seeping out and exactly where.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Agree - minor sweating where the wiring enters.
The only other thing is tube to casting joint sweating a bit.
But I'd concentrate on the wiring entry as source.
I bet it's not low even a bit (unless it's low from the factory).
A teaspoon of lube would make that whole axle tube look wet. You ain't there.

 

[OM Jeep]

Thanks all! Appreciate it.

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