In 40+ years never saw one actually "leak" when sitting. Fluid run down, gather and drip, yes, but not actually leak. Cool hypoid lube is also fairly thick compared to warm fluid getting kicked around by a spinning ring gear.
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Yes, Maybe,Yes or do what I did and some wd-40 and a rag to clean the residual axle fluid to be able to better monitor it.
Yes, I have. Initially they blamed the leak on leftover oil seaping into my parking brake shoes. But after they replaced the parking brake shoes the leak appeared again. My JT is at the dealer right now getting the entire rear axle assembly replaced ( 68422837AF - not just the right rear side this time)
The housing and all??? WowYes, I have. Initially they blamed the leak on leftover oil seaping into my parking brake shoes. But after they replaced the parking brake shoes the leak appeared again. My JT is at the dealer right now getting the entire rear axle assembly replaced ( 68422837AF - not just the right rear side this time)
yep...repaired back in april at 1390 miles and leaked again a few thousand later starting around 3,500. I thought it was residual fluid seepage at first as well....but after cleaning the area at least three times it just kept returning. Been waiting a month now for the replacement part to come in, and it just did yesterday. Of course now they can't get me in for another two weeks to do the repair. This current wait of a month for the part to come in is with JeepCares helping. I plan to ask them to ensure the area is absolutely spotlessly clean this time, and to inspect the pads for any contamination.
My dad had a dowel machine in his cabinet shop that bored 2 holes at once. Either the chuck for 1 was bad or the bit was bent or one bit was slightly larger, as one dowel was slightly loose in hole. I like your theory.
Yes that’s correct
I think I’m the first one who’s gone thru this full housing replacement. Just got my Jeep back from the dealer earlier this evening. It took less than 2 days for the swap.
