Rear Axle Housing
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Rear axle housing lubricant leaks usually occur at the following locations:
- Drain Plug
- Fill Plug
Drain and fill plug leaks are usually caused by a loose plug. These leaks can by repaired by either tightening the plug or by using an approved sealer on the threads on the plug.
Other leaks such as axle tube to differential carrier housing or porosity leaks require the replacement of the rear axle housing.