My front diff is leaking.

How would I fix it and where is there a filler so I can add fluid?


Thanks,

Jake

 

Where is the leak coming from? Pinion seal, vent tube, cover?

The fill plug is on the driver side of the diff housing.

 

If i remember right the fill plug is like..a 1/2 inch drive. literally a half inch square, or 3/8 inch square??

Anyways, I just topped off my fluid again. It leaks so slowly I don't give a ****. I also cleaned off my diff cover(when installing superlift) and torqued down the bolts a little extra.

 

i think its 3/8

 

Yeah where is it leaking from?

 

Looks like the bottom. I think I will do what Aaron suggests. Just top it off and let it leak, lol.

 

How hard is it and what is involved in replacing the pinion seal?

I am pretty sure thats what is leaking.

 

its a cake walk. I replaced mine in 45 min.

you have to take off the front drive shaft, remove the bolt and take off the piece where the d/s connects to. Then get a pinion seal puller to remove and replace the seal.

 

where do you get the seal puller from?
I have the same problem with my 2002 FX4

 

you can prolly rent one

 

Keep beating your truck Jake lol. Are you sure its comming from the pinion?