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2019 Tacoma front diff leaking. 3K miles

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Wildtacoma12, Feb 13, 2019.

  1. Feb 13, 2019 at 5:17 AM
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    Wildtacoma12

    Wildtacoma12 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So on Sunday afternoon i noticed a small spot of what i though was water turned out to be oil. I was in the process of applying a paint sealant and wax. So i left it alone, I remembered to check on it last night and it turns out that the diff is leaking on the passenger side where the axle meets the diff. The truck only has 3k miles as it is a 2019 that i pickup Dec 5 2018. My question is which side is the needle bearing that gets replaced when you lift your truck. My truck is completely stock other than a slightly larger tire, grill, headlights. I want to know if I can get Toyota to replace it with the ECGS fix while they are in there replacing the seal.
    taco.jpg pass side leak.jpg

    pass side leak.jpg
     
  2. Feb 13, 2019 at 6:17 AM
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    na8rboy

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    The needle bearing is on drivers side.
     
  3. Feb 13, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    Wildtacoma12

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    thanks thats what i thought. Oh well it was worth a shot sense i will be lifting it very soon. I want to order my roof rack first. I am assuming this will be covered under warranty.
     

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