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Rear Axle Lubricant Leak Diagnosis

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Cause Correction
Restricted or damaged ventilation tube assembly Replace the ventilation tube as required.
Leaking fill or drain plug Install sealant, GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent onto threads of plugs and tighten.
Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Leaking input flange seal
  1. Inspect the input flange surface for excessive wear or damage.
  2. Inspect the front bearing for wear or damage. A worn bearing may allow excessive movement of the clutch pack input shaft.
  3. Replace the components as required.
Leaks at the housing sealing surfaces Disassemble the axle and reseal the sealing surfaces as required - clutch drum cover only.
Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement .
Worn or damages axle shaft oil seals Replace the axle shaft oil seals as required.
Axle housing porosity Replace the housing(s) as required.
Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side  and Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side .
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