Just finished pulling the diff for bushing replacement. Upon splitting the CV axle to differential flange (6 bolt) about 1/4 oz. came out of each. There was zero sign of
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Gear Lube in CV to Differential Flnage
Just finished pulling the diff for bushing replacement. Upon splitting the CV axle to differential flange (6 bolt) about 1/4 oz. came out of each. There was zero sign of leakage prior to disassembly. I've watched some videos on differential pulling and that connection was dry in all cases.
I assume the repair is made from the inside so I might as well do a new LSD at the same time. What type of facility is best suited for said work? In in the S. Florida area if anyone can recommend a shop. Thanks for any insight you can lend.
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Inside the CV joint itself? There is grease in there, usually it's not liquid.
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Is the hole in the middle all the way through the shaft? If so, it either was overfilled or got hot and puked it in there. I would suggest a diff cooler if the hole is all the way through the shaft.
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That is sofa king weird the lube is in there and the hole doesn't go through the axle stub. Maybe someone lubed them for easy removal.
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No hole in the CV Shaft side only what appears to be a hole at the back against the differential side of the flange all the way inside the "cup" that can be seen in the pic I posted above.
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Yes there's a hole in the stub as evidenced by the picture. I figure that's where the lube is coming through and should be addressed.
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i have never seen a hole straight through the stub shaft.. usualy there is a little divot from the centerdrill used for machining but it shouldn't go all the way through? i would be tempted to say it is a defect but nissan might have changed it. it we be a really stupid place to put a vent holeas none of that area is sealed. i would be tempted to say someone lubed it for easy dissassembly. check to see if the hole goes all the through the stub flange if it does i would check with a dealer to see if they made a change to it and if not get a new stub flange.
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