Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Axle Seal leaking on a Dana 30

Thread Tools
 
Old 05-05-2016, 05:21 PM
  #1  
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
twofourflinching's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: RSM, CA
Posts: 349
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Axle Seal leaking on a Dana 30

2014 jku 36.5k miles, looks like a axle seal is leaking, oil on lower knuckle with slow drip. Is this covered under a powertrain warranty? I just went over regular warranty so was hoping stealership would cover. Will they give me hardtime for 3 inch lift and 35s? Thanks in advance.
Old 05-05-2016, 05:36 PM
  #2  
JK Enthusiast
 
onlyone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Eagle, Co
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Mine did the same thing at about the same mileage. I changed the fluid and it quit. Not sure what happened but it was way over full when I pulled the fill plug.
Old 05-05-2016, 05:48 PM
  #3  
JK Enthusiast

 
numbah1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Ft. Barfoot, VA
Posts: 435
Received 8 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

You're covered under the powertrain warranty. My rig had over 60k miles and it's modded like crazy and they still covered me.
Just build a relationship with threw dealership and you should be fine.
FYI, make sure you put the stock tune if you have one installed otherwise you'll lose your tune and maybe void your warranty all at once.
Old 05-05-2016, 06:28 PM
  #4  
JK Super Freak

 
ShutterBug's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Mentor, OH
Posts: 1,636
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Make sure it is clean before you take it in. You might be OK. I had one replaced by my dealer a while back, but a buddy of mine was rejected and paid the dealer (or stealer) $700.

Replacing the seals in a stock Dana 30 is actually pretty easy.
Old 05-05-2016, 06:31 PM
  #5  
JK Enthusiast
 
Jahamm88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Bethel CT
Posts: 457
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default Happened at 22k

Just had the same issue, driver side was leaking at 22k and it seems to be a common issue. When I asked about mods my dealership said anything under 4 they turn a blind eye to... They replaced both sides while they were in there too!
Old 05-05-2016, 07:35 PM
  #6  
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
twofourflinching's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: RSM, CA
Posts: 349
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have the aev procal. Are you saying that needs to go? Is procal same as tuner?
Old 05-05-2016, 07:40 PM
  #7  
JK Newbie
 
Zimmy5280's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Nope your fine

Zimmy5280
Old 05-06-2016, 09:50 AM
  #8  
JK Freak

 
urmyboyblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Miramar, FL
Posts: 519
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Whew! I don't feel bad then with my 14 and 36k miles on it since you've got the same!

How long is our powertrain warranty anyway?! 3/36k is the bumper to bumper...right?!
Old 05-06-2016, 10:06 AM
  #9  
JK Jedi

 
jadmt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: missoula,mt
Posts: 4,364
Received 107 Likes on 104 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by urmyboyblue
Whew! I don't feel bad then with my 14 and 36k miles on it since you've got the same!

How long is our powertrain warranty anyway?! 3/36k is the bumper to bumper...right?!
5/100,000 on 14's. I had my front seals replaced at 34000. I have 35's and 2.5" lift and there was no issue. Mine is a D44 and they were backordered so a common problem.
Old 05-06-2016, 06:04 PM
  #10  
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
twofourflinching's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: RSM, CA
Posts: 349
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Service manager called. Front seals and front axles are toast and they are replacing under powertrain warranty. Real seals also blown apparently so they are replacing those too. Tried to charge ne for rear diff service $285. Told them no thanks. Should be back by tues/wed. Thanks everyone for input.



Quick Reply: Axle Seal leaking on a Dana 30



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:46 PM.