leaking front diff

cliff257 · 12-15-2006, 06:21 AM

has anyone experience this problem. where the front axles mount into the trans or diff on the left side axle its leaking in that location. i figure it would be something like a side seal or a diff seal anyone have any clues or has experienced this problem.

**abdi** · 12-15-2006, 07:34 AM

it's most likely the seal for the axle shaft where it seats into the tranny. you have to pull the shaft out of the tranny, remove and replace the seal.

you can do this work if you have some tools and a good pry bar. it's really not very difficult, but it will take a bit of patience.

cliff257 · 12-15-2006, 04:07 PM

thanks fixed it earlier and yes it was the front diff seal very easy didnt realize how easy it would be to remove the axle

**abdi** · 12-15-2006, 04:12 PM

good to hear that!

12-15-2006, 06:21 AM	#1
cliff257 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 sti/08 335xi. Fav Mod: doug topspeed Location: spartanburg, sc Posts: 178 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	leaking front diff has anyone experience this problem. where the front axles mount into the trans or diff on the left side axle its leaking in that location. i figure it would be something like a side seal or a diff seal anyone have any clues or has experienced this problem. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-15-2006, 04:12 PM	#4
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12-15-2006, 07:34 AM	#2
abdi Gold Member Car: STi sold. F150 & race prepared Z06 now. Location: Western MA Posts: 229 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	it's most likely the seal for the axle shaft where it seats into the tranny. you have to pull the shaft out of the tranny, remove and replace the seal. you can do this work if you have some tools and a good pry bar. it's really not very difficult, but it will take a bit of patience.

12-15-2006, 04:07 PM	#3
cliff257 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 sti/08 335xi. Fav Mod: doug topspeed Location: spartanburg, sc Posts: 178 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	thanks fixed it earlier and yes it was the front diff seal very easy didnt realize how easy it would be to remove the axle