so i have gear oil leaking out the rear right axle seal. one of the members told me it should be covered under 5 yr 50k drive train, but im in pools and im busy as hell. so what are the problems with a leaking oil seal. i have the diff full (for now) and it is not so bad that it is flinging on the brake (yet). so what could go wrong as i procrastinate?

 

Could be, but limited to:

plugged vent tube

bent axle shaft

scored axle shaft

loose bearing retainer plate bolts

bearing retainer ring has moved

worn bearing

sometimes seals leak for no apparent reason


Procrastinating can lead to low oil level, putting the other axle shaft bearing at risk initially, followed by the differential internals being at risk.