Rear Diff Leak from Drain Plug Only

JoshC · Apr 8, 2024

astonb86 said: ↑

I recently dropped the front skid plates to change out the rack and pinion and thought I should check the fluid in the front diff as well, this is what I found.

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Oh man! That sucks. Were you able to get that drain plug out?

Kobe_lee24 · Apr 13, 2024

Id try replacing the seal! I think it should fix it

icer22x[OP] initial post: ↑

EDIT: Fill plug not drain plug.

Was under the truck to rotate the tires yesterday and noticed a small droplet of oil on the bottom of my pumpkin. After further inspection, it’s quite obvious that the diff is leaking from the drain plug. Nowhere else do I see leaking.

This truck only has 23K and it’s all been road driving. No diff service. I have an appointment in a few days to get my drivers front strut replaced and my glitchy speedo needle looked at. I will definitely be adding this to the list.

In the meantime, any ideas what I would be looking for? I’m going to inspect the breath valve when I get home. I am surprised at the issues I’ve run into on this new Tacoma.

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