front axle leaking?
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front axle leaking?
hello all,
i noticed my front axle in my 07 jk seems to be seeping oil from around the bolts. it's not dripping or anything, just the spots around the bolts for now
here's a pic
i was under the jeep yesterday and it wasn't like this, and i did go off-roading today, but i didn't do anything to severe ... i think.
i touched it with my hand, and it doesn't seem to be wet... feels more like powder, i guess the oil mixed with the dirt on it?
is this likely just the seal that'll need to be replaced? i've been searching some and that seems like a pretty easy thing to do... but the car is still under factory warranty and i was wondering if i should just take it in for that reason.
any thoughts would be appreciated
i noticed my front axle in my 07 jk seems to be seeping oil from around the bolts. it's not dripping or anything, just the spots around the bolts for now
here's a pic
i was under the jeep yesterday and it wasn't like this, and i did go off-roading today, but i didn't do anything to severe ... i think.
i touched it with my hand, and it doesn't seem to be wet... feels more like powder, i guess the oil mixed with the dirt on it?
is this likely just the seal that'll need to be replaced? i've been searching some and that seems like a pretty easy thing to do... but the car is still under factory warranty and i was wondering if i should just take it in for that reason.
any thoughts would be appreciated
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since i'm gonna be doing that maybe reseal would be worth it.
what do you think of this? http://www.quadratec.com/products/52416_100.htm
i saw some posts saying lubelocker was the way to go if you're gonna reseal
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I asked because I've been thinking of using them. The company said they are not rated to be reused, although they said people have reused them.
Next time I have the covers off, I'll get a set.
Next time I have the covers off, I'll get a set.
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thanks for the replies and info guys
yeah, i got down there with my torque wrench today and everything is perfect (tightness wise) so i guess what i'll do is get that lubelocker seal and just put it on when i change the diff oil
thanks again
yeah, i got down there with my torque wrench today and everything is perfect (tightness wise) so i guess what i'll do is get that lubelocker seal and just put it on when i change the diff oil
thanks again
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u might have bumped the cover on a rock or something and loosened the seal. silicone once its dry and moved it breakes the seal. just looks like a little seepage.. i would not worry about it.