Leaking out of rear end.

[chicagoavenger]

Well I changed my oil on the rear or I should say lack of from previous owner and I went to fill it up with some Redline fluid. After I drove and parked it, I noticed a few puddles right under the drain bolt. I though I didn't put the washer back on but when I checked I seen it was on there. Then I noticed the leak was coming from the area where the driveshaft goes into the rear end. My question is, is there a seal there or something that may of dried up and that's why it's leaking from there? If so what seal do I need Also on downshifts or when I let off it makes alot of weird noises like whining and a little clanking. thanks for the help

 

[jtmcinder]

It's called a "pinion seal" and it's less than $10.

And, then, a total nightmare to actually install.

But you need to deal with this before the diff is destroyed.

- Jtoby

 

[xcelr8n]

I had the same thing happen on my AWD... The part is cheap, but the labour to install it is a PITA w/o a lift. I broke down and brought it to my mechanic who did it on straight time... took him about an hour. Good Luck, if you decide to do it yourself!

 

[chicagoavenger]

Why is it so hard to install? Is it something a shady tree mechanic can do or something that needs some skill.

 

[jtmcinder]

I just can't stand (as it were) working on the prop shaft when the car is only on jack stands. With a lift and air-tools, it's pretty straight-forward.

- Jtoby

 

[chicagoavenger]

No lift but can get airtools. I will just have to suck it up. Thanks for the help

 

[gridlyne]

I have the same problem but from where the drive shaft connects to the t-case. How hard is that to fix?

 

[chicagoavenger]

I have the same problem but from where the drive shaft connects to the t-case. How hard is that to fix?

To take out the front t-case for me was pretty simple. I don't know about the seal though