Hi Folks

I noticed some fresh oil on the driveway tonight and had a look underneath.
There is diff oil seeping out the front of the diff where it connects to the driveshaft, sorry to the purists for my lack of the correct terminology.

When driving i can hear a whine especially evident when i tap of the gas.

Can anyone help from my explanation or if not I'll post some pics over the weekend.

Thanks in advance.

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06 CRD LTD ( Euro )

From your description, the pinion seal may be leaking - replacement requires removing the pinion yoke

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'05 CRD Limited
Pricol EGT, Boost
GDE Hot '11; EDGE Trail switched
SEGR; Provent; Magnaflow;
Suncoast T\C, Transgo Tow'n'Go switch;
Cummins LP module, Fleetguard filter, Filterminder
2.5" Daystar f, OME r; Ranchos; K80767's, Al's lifted uppers
Rubicons, 2.55 Goodyears
Four in a row really makes it go

Probably is, easy job or one of those PIZA jobs ?

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06 CRD LTD ( Euro )

Not especially easy, but not 2 difficult.................

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'05 CRD Limited
Pricol EGT, Boost
GDE Hot '11; EDGE Trail switched
SEGR; Provent; Magnaflow;
Suncoast T\C, Transgo Tow'n'Go switch;
Cummins LP module, Fleetguard filter, Filterminder
2.5" Daystar f, OME r; Ranchos; K80767's, Al's lifted uppers
Rubicons, 2.55 Goodyears
Four in a row really makes it go

When I was in the repair business, I replaced a lot of differential housing seals and transmission seals that were blow out due to stuck vents. You may unclog the vent and have the leak stop with out replacing the seal, but check it anyway, good SOP!

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

I'll do that if i know what i'm looking for, is the vent on top of the diff as i located a black connector with nothing plugged into it?

Once again thanks for the help.

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06 CRD LTD ( Euro )

Vent is either on top or there is a hose connection going to the vent in a remote location to keep it out of the water. I suspect our CRDs have a hose going to the vent.

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

Okay, here's a pic of my problem, hope this will help all who are willing..

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06 CRD LTD ( Euro )

Pinion seal looks dry. (Pinion seal is closest to housing, behind the U-Joint mounting plate. I think the seal that seals the pinion shaft splines to the yoke housing is leaking. This would be just under the nut, or the nut could be loose.

I'm still a bit hesitant to tackle this one.

Can i loosen the 4 nuts by applying pressure on the diff?

Once i've removed the yoke, is it possible to tighten the nut then and do i need a special tool.

I can feel play in the flange so i do suspect a loose nut.

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06 CRD LTD ( Euro )

Since you've gotten no replies yet I'll tell you what little I know about that area.
There is a special "crush washer" in that area and it yeilds a certain amount when it's properly torqued. this all is necessary to maintain proper alignment between the pinion gear that is on that shaft to the big ring gear. The fact you have a whine indicates this alignment is not correct.

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Atlantic Blue 06 CRD Limited (his)
Joined by a 2000 XJ Classic (hers)

Check the u-joints. I had one freeze up which caused the drive shaft to spin off center. gave a vibration and caused that seal to leak.

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2005 CRD "Ol' Blue"
Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time.
My build page- RL Komodo Rear and TJM Front Bumper, armored, lifted, JBA Steel D30, 4.10s and ARB air lockers.

Normally the pinion shaft splined area is cleaned and RTV'ed just prior to installing clean pinion yoke, washer and nut - cured RTV is the shaft\yoke seal - could be as simple as removing the nut\washer, clean yoke\shaft\washer\nut with lacquer thinner, quickly apply fresh bead of RTV around shaft\yoke interface, do the ewasher\nut, and may seal - could be whining due to low lube level, or due to out-of-spec torque make-up on the crush washer, as noted

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'05 CRD Limited
Pricol EGT, Boost
GDE Hot '11; EDGE Trail switched
SEGR; Provent; Magnaflow;
Suncoast T\C, Transgo Tow'n'Go switch;
Cummins LP module, Fleetguard filter, Filterminder
2.5" Daystar f, OME r; Ranchos; K80767's, Al's lifted uppers
Rubicons, 2.55 Goodyears
Four in a row really makes it go

So i need to loosen the 4 bolts and slide the yoke off the flange this will allow me access to the nut. Loosen the nut and remove the washer and reseal with RTV and then replace washer and nut and remount.

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06 CRD LTD ( Euro )

... you apply the RTV. You want the surfaces to be chemically clean before you put on the RTV, that way it will bond and seal.
I had a field fix on a piece of waste water equipment that used silicone sealant (RTV) to keep a gutter tray from leaking poop sludge all over the floor. Out of all the ones I did they held and did not leak.
If you slop the RTV on with oil or grease on the surface and you stand a good chance of a leak.

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2006 Pearl Green CRD
Magnaflow 2 1/2" Cat Back
KJ Extra Leg Room Brackets, Carter Lift Pump, V6 Airbox, ORM
Fuel cooler, Oil Separator, Progard 7
Gauges EGT Boost Trans Temp Oil Pres, Michelin LXT AT2 245 70 R16
7,000# Draw Tight hitch, PML EX Deep Trans Pan
Centrifuge, SunCoast, Transgo, RAM TCM, InMotion Stage 2
Wife's 99 TDI VW Beetle

Your leak seems to be pretty big. I would remove the 4 bolts and slide the drivesgaft out of the way. The round pinion yoke should have no play "up and down" or "in and out". If there is, I would assume a bad pinion bearing.

This would also account for the noise. Growling on acceleration is the drive side of the gears contacting improperly. This is usually from a bad bearing allowing the pinion to walk further into the housing. If the bearing have gone bad, I would recommend a complete rebuild with new bearings, seals and gears. I have built many rear ends and they never work as nicely when patched back together with pinion bearings.

Travis

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2006 Liberty Sport CRD new injection pump, new fuel head, waiting for #4 injector at the dealer...2 weeks and counting
1984 CJ8
1980 CJ7 runnin' on propane
1973 J4000

I had the same problem, after I changed the U-joints it cleared up. I keep a spare with me now just in case. lol

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Interco Iroks - Tires for Sale
Jeep is SOLD!

Mine has a leak too. It isn't nearly as bad as Mackruss's. Mine does appear to be from the area of the seal. It's mild. I don't have dripping, but there's an even coating everywhere. Having a bad u-joint was suggested. Because I get a mild thunk from time to time on take-off, I'm wondering if the ball joint in the tri-link is bad. Could this potentially lead to the leak?

Funny you said that, my kj is at home on the lift right now. I thought my trans was going when i heard some disturbing noise from underneath... come to find out that the rear upper ball joint and body mount bushings were completely shot which makes a lot of noise...Fixing that first thing after work.

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Interco Iroks - Tires for Sale
Jeep is SOLD!

Hi Guys

I sent her in yesterday on a flatbed to a repair shop that has rebuilt Dana 44 diffs mant times rather than take a chance.

I'll let you know the outcome for those of you who have a similar problem.

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06 CRD LTD ( Euro )