Axle is leaking
#1
Axle is leaking
Hey guy,
So i got underneath my car last night to install my Uca and I've noticed my axle is leaking from the left side of the axle tube. I did some snooping around on some past threads and it was mentioned that the leak maybe coming from an Axle vent cap?
The car only has around 18k on it and I was wondering if i should just take it back to the dealership or is it a quick fix for something such as replacing this Axle vent cap? Also, if i installed my upper control arm do you guys think it would possibly be an issue with the dealership fixing the leak warranty wise?
So i got underneath my car last night to install my Uca and I've noticed my axle is leaking from the left side of the axle tube. I did some snooping around on some past threads and it was mentioned that the leak maybe coming from an Axle vent cap?
The car only has around 18k on it and I was wondering if i should just take it back to the dealership or is it a quick fix for something such as replacing this Axle vent cap? Also, if i installed my upper control arm do you guys think it would possibly be an issue with the dealership fixing the leak warranty wise?
#2
Mach 1 Member
Depending on the dealership, but ford does have a bladder vent they can put on it. http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?775797-Rear-axle-vent-leak-what-is-the-solution
Your control arms shouldn't cause an issue with warranty work.
Your control arms shouldn't cause an issue with warranty work.
#3
Thanks again!
#6
GT Member
I have the bladder mounted on the top of the GT500 differential cover for about a year now with no problems.
I just did it all myself because I had 60K miles and figured a fluid change could not hurt and I really don't like going to the dealer.
I just did it all myself because I had 60K miles and figured a fluid change could not hurt and I really don't like going to the dealer.
#7
Cobra Member
Hey guy,
So i got underneath my car last night to install my Uca and I've noticed my axle is leaking from the left side of the axle tube. I did some snooping around on some past threads and it was mentioned that the leak maybe coming from an Axle vent cap?
The car only has around 18k on it and I was wondering if i should just take it back to the dealership or is it a quick fix for something such as replacing this Axle vent cap? Also, if i installed my upper control arm do you guys think it would possibly be an issue with the dealership fixing the leak warranty wise?
So i got underneath my car last night to install my Uca and I've noticed my axle is leaking from the left side of the axle tube. I did some snooping around on some past threads and it was mentioned that the leak maybe coming from an Axle vent cap?
The car only has around 18k on it and I was wondering if i should just take it back to the dealership or is it a quick fix for something such as replacing this Axle vent cap? Also, if i installed my upper control arm do you guys think it would possibly be an issue with the dealership fixing the leak warranty wise?
This is normal. Mine did the exact same thing. I'm told its normal and will eventually stop (which it did) . Happens when the cars new.
#9
V6 Member
I'd look at the Pinion Seal Area, if it's dry, it's not the Pinion Seal. If what you're seeing is mostly on top of the Drivers Side Axle Tube, it's the Vent. There is a Ford TSB, I have a 2013 GT, just took mine to the Dealership last week, they cleaned the Axle Tube, and changed the Vent with a New Type, checked Gear Lube Level, added 1/2 Quart, Plus new Friction Modifier. Job should only take 40 Minutes!
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