anthrax323
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
Hey all,
I just finished a KJ disc swap on my 8.25" (2001 XJ) and replaced the axle tube seals while I was in there. I went under the car this evening to re-bleed/flush the system and do some final E-brake adjustment and noticed a small amount of gear oil pooled on the inside of each wheel (it's leaking out of the axle tube and down the backing plate). Needless to say this is causing a bit of an issue with E-brake adjustment, as the oil is preventing it from grabbing the way it should.
In any case, is it expected to have a small bit of oil leak after re-filling the diff? I'd really, really like to avoid pulling the axle shafts again, so any insight or anecdotal evidence reflecting that this is normal would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
I just finished a KJ disc swap on my 8.25" (2001 XJ) and replaced the axle tube seals while I was in there. I went under the car this evening to re-bleed/flush the system and do some final E-brake adjustment and noticed a small amount of gear oil pooled on the inside of each wheel (it's leaking out of the axle tube and down the backing plate). Needless to say this is causing a bit of an issue with E-brake adjustment, as the oil is preventing it from grabbing the way it should.
In any case, is it expected to have a small bit of oil leak after re-filling the diff? I'd really, really like to avoid pulling the axle shafts again, so any insight or anecdotal evidence reflecting that this is normal would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks in advance!