What happens when your rear differential leaks?
If the output seals leak to the point of running the differential low on fluid it may cause the differential to produce a howling, grinding or whining sound from the rear end of the vehicle.
How much does it cost to reseal a differential?
A typical rear differential repair costs anywhere between $200 and $400. These typical repairs would include your bearing, seals, and fluid changes. Of course, when a gear change is required, that’s when things get pricey. $1,500 is just the minimum you can expect to pay for new gears.
Why is it called a third member?
the slang term 3rd member was used long before any of us where wheeling(well before me anyways) back to the old banjo style axle housings where the housing itself was actually 3 pieces meaning the “chunk” was the 3rd neccesarry piece to put it all back together.
How do you replace a rear differential pinion seal?
A rear differential pinion seal necessitates the removal of the yoke where the driveshaft and diff meet. Remove the seal around the yoke and replace it without damaging the new one. Reassemble and refill the differential oil. The side seals prevent the oil from seeping into the brakes.
What does it mean when your rear differential is leaking?
Rear differential leaks are the culprit, either at the axle seals, the pinion seal (where the driveshaft attaches), or the rear differential cover. Light brown or grayish fluid on the ground under the back of your truck is an indication that you have a differential fluid leak.
What happens when the front differential goes bad?
At the front of the differential is a yoke that attaches to the driveshaft. The seal around the yoke can develop a leak over time, either from nicks in the rubber or from age. This can take a bit more time to repair as the yoke needs to be removed, the seal pried out, and a new seal driven into place without damaging it. Differential side seals.
When do you need to replace rear differential gears?
Replacing the rear differential gears. When teeth on the gears have chipped or worn badly, they must be replaced to eliminate the noise and potential for failure. These ‘hard parts’ are the costliest components, and repairs can only get one step worse.