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Lugnut · 03-17-2007, 08:32 AM

I have a 2004 Titan 2wd CC with 38,000 miles. At around 19,000 miles, the left rear wheel seal started leaking. I took it in and for some reason , the dealer had a heckuva time getting the replacement seal in - but they did. About 3,000 miles later, the right seal started leaking. I took it in and mentioned to them that there must be a reason for this, and my best theory was that the rear axle was in the process of coming from together to apart.

After a day or so, I got a phone call saying that the new rear differential, housing and all, was on the way and that it would be in the shop a few more days. Basically, they agreed with the theory after noting the significant metal shavings in the rear diff fluid.

So, to my way of thinking, the problem isn't the rear seals, its the rear diff putting out metal shards that in turn rip through the seals. Basically, the seals are acting as an early warning system for rear diff failure.

I would like to buy a used 2004 Titan for my son, but no way will I touch one that hasn't had the "fix" applied. By the way, I am looking at used Titan's because the price decline is so great. I figure I can dilute the pain of mine depreciating so rapidly by taking advantage of someone elses pain.

03-17-2007, 08:32 AM	#112 (permalink)
Lugnut Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpharetta, GA - USA Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rear axle seals leaks. Please report. I have a 2004 Titan 2wd CC with 38,000 miles. At around 19,000 miles, the left rear wheel seal started leaking. I took it in and for some reason , the dealer had a heckuva time getting the replacement seal in - but they did. About 3,000 miles later, the right seal started leaking. I took it in and mentioned to them that there must be a reason for this, and my best theory was that the rear axle was in the process of coming from together to apart. After a day or so, I got a phone call saying that the new rear differential, housing and all, was on the way and that it would be in the shop a few more days. Basically, they agreed with the theory after noting the significant metal shavings in the rear diff fluid. So, to my way of thinking, the problem isn't the rear seals, its the rear diff putting out metal shards that in turn rip through the seals. Basically, the seals are acting as an early warning system for rear diff failure. I would like to buy a used 2004 Titan for my son, but no way will I touch one that hasn't had the "fix" applied. By the way, I am looking at used Titan's because the price decline is so great. I figure I can dilute the pain of mine depreciating so rapidly by taking advantage of someone elses pain.