Help! Rear Diff Oil Leak Questions

Hi,

My 110 is dumping oil (in Alarming quantities) from the rear diff where
the shaft from the transfer box enters it.

Is this an easy job that can be done with the diff in place and the
drive shaft removed ?

How hard a job is it?

TIA

Bryan

Bryan Morrissey wrote:

> Hi,
>
> My 110 is dumping oil (in Alarming quantities) from the rear diff where
> the shaft from the transfer box enters it.
>
> Is this an easy job that can be done with the diff in place and the
> drive shaft removed ?
>
> How hard a job is it?
>
> TIA
>
> Bryan

Easy. Remove the drive shaft flange, pry out the seal, fit the new seal (in
theory you need a special tool to fit it square, but it can be done without
this if you are careful), reassemble. Only catch is to check the surface of
the drive flange where the seal runs is not worn, if it is the seal will
not last long. A workshop manual would be a good idea so you can see what
is involved.
JD

"Bryan Morrissey" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> My 110 is dumping oil (in Alarming quantities) from the rear diff where
> the shaft from the transfer box enters it.
>
> Is this an easy job that can be done with the diff in place and the drive
> shaft removed ?
>
> How hard a job is it?
>
> TIA
>
> Bryan

Eight times out of ten it is the axle breather that is blocked. Remove and
clean, check and repair/replace and you will probably find your leak
magically goes away. Unless you have had some string or such wind itself
into the seal and destroying it. Replacing a seal is one of the easiest
jobs. Almost easier than unblocking a bunged up breather.

Huw