Does anybody know if the rear differential on a 99 cherokee is a rubber plug. I have a leak and there is a rubber plug on it. Just don't know if thats the actual plug or a cover for the bolt?
Observer
99 jeep cherokee
Does anybody know if the rear differential on a 99 cherokee is a rubber plug. I have a leak and there is a rubber plug on it. Just don't know if thats the actual plug or a cover for the bolt?
1999 Tacoma Xtracab 3.4L, OME Dakars,Bilstein 5100 rears,881 Coils and shocks, BFG 32x11.50 AT/KO, LEER topper w/Thule rack system
Explorer
Sorry it is what it looks like...
It's a rubber plug, maybe time to get a new one,
Thanks,
Fred
Explorer 1
"Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are dirt"
Observer
thanks man
1999 Tacoma Xtracab 3.4L, OME Dakars,Bilstein 5100 rears,881 Coils and shocks, BFG 32x11.50 AT/KO, LEER topper w/Thule rack system
Web Adventurer
is it a dana 35? they have plugs in some of them, is it a serious dripping leak or just a moist leak?
all terrain feet
Observer
It's dripping
1999 Tacoma Xtracab 3.4L, OME Dakars,Bilstein 5100 rears,881 Coils and shocks, BFG 32x11.50 AT/KO, LEER topper w/Thule rack system
Adventurer
I have had 3 XJ's and the rubber plug is good for 3 to 5 years. It depends on how often you pull the plug to check it. This can be hard on the plug. The XJ is a great vehicle enjoy it.
Frenchie
The longest journey taken - is the one where you do not take the first step.
Adventurer
Change the rear cover to an aftermarket one, they all have a screw in plug and offer additional protection for that ring gear etc. The stock cover is like tinfoil in comparison and that rubber bung is a bit of a joke.
Cheers
Steve
Makin' Coffee.
And a lot of the after market diff covers put the plug higher up so that you can fill it with a little bit extra oil.
Lets leave all our crap where it is and go live in the woods.
N7KMS
The rubber plug can seep sometimes. Best advice yet is to get an aftermarket diff cover. Ruffstuff Specialties makes my favorite. You will never hurt it, and you can get them with recessed bolts, and drain plugs. Best 130 sum dollar investment for your Jeep. BTW your Jeep has a 29 spline Chrysler 8.25 rear axle as long as its all stock.
Explorer
Pull the plug clean the area on the metal and rubber put some RTV silicone on the face part of the plug and be done.
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