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Jim Brierley · 06-01-2015, 12:30 PM

If it is truly oil the small inner seal is the likely culprit, they are often installed backwards. Do not overfill the diff, I keep mine down 3/8" to a 1/2". As Larry Seeman says, the housings must be off to change them.

06-01-2015, 12:30 PM	#8
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,108	Re: Rear axle seal If it is truly oil the small inner seal is the likely culprit, they are often installed backwards. Do not overfill the diff, I keep mine down 3/8" to a 1/2". As Larry Seeman says, the housings must be off to change them.