Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
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Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis
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IMPORTANT:
Upon completion of all repairs, refill the axle with the proper amounts of axle lubricant and friction modifier additive. Refer to Lubricant Change and Lubrication Specifications .
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| Restricted or damaged vent valve assembly | Repair or replace the vent valve as required. |
| Worn, scored, or missing drain and/or fill plug sealing washers | Install new sealing washers and tighten the plugs per specifications. |
| Damaged speed sensor and/or O-ring seal | Replace the speed sensor and/or the O-ring seal as required. |
| Leaking transmission mounting stud | Remove the mounting stud, and reseal the threads. |
| Rear cover O-ring seal | Replace the rear cover O-ring seal. |
| Left or right side cover O-ring seal | Replace the side cover O-ring seal as required. |
| Worn or damaged axle shaft oil seals | Replace the axle shaft oil seals as required. |
| Worn or damaged carrier seal plate O-ring or oil seal - automatic transmission only | Replace the O-ring and oil seal as required. |
| Housing or side cover porosity | Replace the housing and/or the covers as required. |