Question about leaking rear diff actuator connector

[axefan88]

Hi. my mechanic today told me I have a leaking rear differential actuator connector that needs to be replaced.
he quoted me $225 that included the connector (68400411AA) part
im not super handy. Is this an easy do it yourself fix ? If not, is that price fair ?
i can’t find a YouTube video showing the fix so thought I’d ask.
please let me know.
thanks as always !!

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[Gvsukids]

Hi. my mechanic today told me I have a leaking rear differential actuator connector that needs to be replaced.
he quoted me $225 that included the connector (68400411AA) part
im not super handy. Is this an easy do it yourself fix ? If not, is that price fair ?
i can’t find a YouTube video showing the fix so thought I’d ask.
please let me know.
thanks as always !!

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[axefan88]

Hi. I did do this already and it fixed the issue with the warning light 2 years ago.
I installed the z automotive locking sensor.

this, I think is a different problem …. They’re telling me there is a" leak at the rear diff actuator connector". -

does this mean it’s leaking at the Z automotive sensor ?

 

[DylanM]

Looks pretty simple to me.

 

[Gvsukids]

They’re telling me there is a" leak at the rear diff actuator connector".

Have them point it out to you. Do you see any leaks?

 

[Hootbro]

What @DylanM posted I have done. It is like a $20 part and 10 minutes to change with basic hand tools.

Save yourself $200 and do it yourself.

 

[axefan88]

I’m going to try to do this. I appreciate all the help and info.
I have 2 questions.
1- what is the oil or grease that I put on the o ring ? Per the instructions.
2- I don’t have a torquse wrench. how important is it that measure the torque when I tighten the bolt ?
pls let me know.
thanks

 

[DylanM]

I’m going to try to do this. I appreciate all the help and info.
I have 2 questions.
1- what is the oil or grease that I put on the o ring ? Per the instructions.
2- I don’t have a torquse wrench. how important is it that measure the torque when I tighten the bolt ?
pls let me know.
thanks

1) Vaseline or gear oil would be good choices.
2) The bolt just needs to be tight enough that it won't vibrate loose, a torque wrench isn't needed for this application. Screw it in until it's seated then give it just a bit more to snug it up.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

2) The bolt just needs to be tight enough that it won't vibrate loose,

Is loctite a good idea here?

 

[DylanM]

Is loctite a good idea here?

You can use loctite here if you wish, but stick with a low or medium strength and don't go overboard applying it. Threadlocker is kinda like Brylcreem, a little dab'll do ya.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Is loctite a good idea here?

If you do, blue gel is the recommendation. Easy to remove with hand tools and no drips.

 

[axefan88]

Ok so I was getting ready to do this part install ( 68400411AA ) and noticed there is something on the bolt I need to take off that is not on the bolt they show in the instructions on how to do this.
What is the thing attached to the bolt and why is on there and not on any of the pics on how to do this project ? Please let me know. Thanks to all who have been helping me with this.... I haven't done many Jeep repairs on my own and your help is very appreciated !
* Also I cleaned up the diff and really don't see any oil leaking out the past few days... If you remember the start of the post my mechanic told me my actuator connector (68400411AA) is the cause of the oil leak.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Looks like a zip tie holder thingy that positions on the threaded stud and is securing the harness

 

[axefan88]

But there's nothing attached to it and it's coming off the bolt I need to remove. If you look above you will see someone posted pics of how to do the part replacement and in the pics it's just a regular bolt with nothing on it... no stud etc.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

But there's nothing attached to it and it's coming off the bolt I need to remove. If you look above you will see someone posted pics of how to do the part replacement and in the pics it's just a regular bolt with nothing on it... no stud etc.

If the zip tie is not attached, just pull it up or untwist it off the stud. If it’s just a useless piece of nothing, once you take out the bolt, hack saw the threaded post off or just leave it there.

I have the 21 JTR and it looks like I have the same bolt as in the part replacement and do not have the threaded stud.

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