Re: 1990 Cherokee Rear Axle Leak at Rubber Plug ??
 

The FSM says the Model 35 takes 3 pints... This will leave the level approx
1/2 inch below the bottom of the hole. Mine operates this way with no leaks.
I believe the hole is higher in the cover with the rubber plug vs the cover
with a pipe plug.

Joe, 90 XJ



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> 1990 Cherokee 4.0L 4 x 4
>
> Noticed some leaking on the Rear Axle Center Unit at the Rubber Plug.
> Is this an easy fix ? What is this 1.5" dia. Rubber Plug for ?
> Can it be popped off and replaced or ... ??
>
> Thanks for the help !!
>
>

Re: 1990 Cherokee Rear Axle Leak at Rubber Plug ??
 

Joe M wrote:
> The FSM says the Model 35 takes 3 pints... This will leave the level approx
> 1/2 inch below the bottom of the hole. Mine operates this way with no leaks.
> I believe the hole is higher in the cover with the rubber plug vs the cover
> with a pipe plug.
>
> Joe, 90 XJ
>

Well, that makes sense. My 91 XJ with the rubber plug does not leak. And
as far as I know it is the original 12 year old plug. Last time I did a
drain/refill was about three years ago, and I filled to 1/2" below the
hole, more or less.

I would imagine that it would probably leak if the fill was up to the or
over the hole level.

Regards,

DAve

Re: 1990 Cherokee Rear Axle Leak at Rubber Plug ??
 

Joe M wrote:
> The FSM says the Model 35 takes 3 pints... This will leave the level approx
> 1/2 inch below the bottom of the hole. Mine operates this way with no leaks.
> I believe the hole is higher in the cover with the rubber plug vs the cover
> with a pipe plug.
>
> Joe, 90 XJ
>

Well, that makes sense. My 91 XJ with the rubber plug does not leak. And
as far as I know it is the original 12 year old plug. Last time I did a
drain/refill was about three years ago, and I filled to 1/2" below the
hole, more or less.

I would imagine that it would probably leak if the fill was up to the or
over the hole level.

Regards,

DAve