axle seal leak
11-05-2010, 06:46 PM
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same thing happened to me. Brand new 2010 rubicon passenger front seal was leaking. happened at about 3500 miles. Dealer replaced. Jk at 4,500 now and no issues so far.
11-05-2010, 07:14 PM
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well, common problem...is it leaking or seeping? A small seep that makes the end of the C look wet without there being a puddle under it where you park is really no big deal at all, a leak where you have a puddle under it where you park should warrant closer look. These seals are very susceptable to seepage. On a new vehicle under warranty if you want it repaired do so, but don't loose your mind over it, likely you will be visiting this problem down the road again if you keep the Jeep for a while.
For my Jeep, I have developed a small seep...no puddles where I park, just a wet C, doesn't bother me in the slightest...I check my level every now and then, and after fording water I drain, clean and fill and all is good.
The process to replace the seals requires stripping the housing of axles and differential, it's involved...and for a small seep in a Jeep out of warranty, I say forget about it....top it up when required.
For my Jeep, I have developed a small seep...no puddles where I park, just a wet C, doesn't bother me in the slightest...I check my level every now and then, and after fording water I drain, clean and fill and all is good.
The process to replace the seals requires stripping the housing of axles and differential, it's involved...and for a small seep in a Jeep out of warranty, I say forget about it....top it up when required.
11-05-2010, 07:52 PM
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No wheeling yet. And its a pretty good leak. Forming a puddle Evan as we speak. Taking it in tomorrow. Just found another post with lots of guys having same problem
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11-08-2010, 03:55 PM
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I just took mine in for a leak on the drivers side. They said it will be 2 or 3 weeks before the parts are in to fix it. I wish they'd hurry because I have 35's ready to go on. I am sure they will frown upon that if I take it in for repair rolling on 35's. Being patient, a couple weeks can't be to bad right? 
That seems to be a bit extreme ?
Mine leaked after the ball joints were replaced.
Took the dealers less than a week to get replacement and got it done the next day and thats over here in England.