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Fidishund · 03-10-2010, 10:37 PM

:brick wall:

I am seeing this leak kinda greenish oil like fluid on my tires as you see in the pics. it seems to be coming from the end of the axle pooling on the thing in the picture then dripping on my wheel just found it today please help.

No not brake fluid as i first thought.

:brick wall:

Rinkor16 · 03-10-2010, 11:31 PM

Is your axle seal leaking?

**littleblackxj** · 03-11-2010, 12:08 AM

What does it feel/smell like? Gear oil?

thaspyder69 · 03-11-2010, 02:02 AM

Have you changed your gear oil lately? You could have over filled and the oil is not coming out the ends of your axle tubes.

**stamp** · 03-11-2010, 04:06 AM

its your axle tube seal .... if you have the c.a.d. just top it off once a week .... you should be fine

Fidishund · 03-11-2010, 07:05 AM

C.A.D. ?? no never opened it up ever. so not over fill and do think it is gear oil but do not know how to refill it.

Fidishund · 03-11-2010, 07:08 AM

ok so it it is the axle tube seal what axle is better Dana 44 or 30 and how do i tell what i have b/c if i have the crappier one then I will just buy a new one that is better so what front axle is better for my xj

**muddeprived** · 03-11-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thaspyder69

Have you changed your gear oil lately? You could have over filled and the oil is not coming out the ends of your axle tubes.

It shouldn't be coming out of the axle tubes regardless of the amount of oil in there. I think he has a leaking inner axle seal. It's a $7 seal so i would just replace it instead of getting another axle.

FYI, oil coming out of the tube could be from a bad seal or clogged breather hose. Clogged hoses cause pressure build up in the diffs and the pressure's gotta go somewhere so it leaks through the seals.

Fidishund · 03-11-2010, 09:11 AM

any good forems on dyi how to . the inner axel seal

**muddeprived** · 03-11-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidishund

any good forems on dyi how to . the inner axel seal

Changing D30 Axle seals

Fidishund · 03-11-2010, 11:34 AM

Ok is there anything I can upgrade in side there while i have it open ??

88fadedglory · 03-11-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidishund

Ok is there anything I can upgrade in side there while i have it open ??

Sure.

You could upgrade to an air/electric locker for off roading, a limited slip differential, aftermarket axles (stronger), a single piece passenger side axle (eliminates the center axle disconnect (CAD)), replace bearings and seal for the other side.

But if it ain't broke, why fix it?

**muddeprived** · 03-11-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidishund

Ok is there anything I can upgrade in side there while i have it open ??

Front Axle Tube Seals by TEN Factory and Other Jeep Parts and Jeep Accessories by 4 Wheel Drive Hardware
Part Number: MIDMG21102

The outer axle tube seals go in the spot where you see your leak. They keep all that dirt and mud out of the tubes which can destroy your seals. They are a worthwhile upgrade if you do alot of dirt wheeling/mudding.

http://www.aussielocker.com/item.php/TM4e8541/8a81/10/310001/.html
That's a auto locker that you can slip into the diff if you want improved traction up front.

Not really much to upgrade inside the diff unless you want to regear for bigger tires but that's a big project to take on yourself if you aren't familiar with how to set up gears.

Fidishund · 03-11-2010, 11:46 AM

great i think i am going with the not broke dont fix it verson but go with the outer axel seals b/c mud is my friend lol Thanks for the help every one

Midwest_Mudder · 03-11-2010, 05:51 PM

Have fun with that, my hub don't wanna come off, so I still need to change my passenger side one, need me an air hammer.