Does this look like a diff seal went south?

[02disco2]

Otherwise, what would cause this to happen? The CV boot has no issues, and grease isn't spun all over the place, therefore I know that is not the issue.. Glad I have an appointment at the dealer to resolve my amber light trio, leaking coolant, and now this. Thank God for extended warranties!! Let's see if they have an excuse this time for not fixing it..

[Disco Mike]

Sure looks like it, does the oil fell thick like 80/90 oil would?
Mike

[Roverhound]

Yup. Just dealt with this. DAP has about the best prices on seals. Not a hard job to tackle, just have patience removing the hub. Tap it out with a mallet, not a hammer.

Opps, just saw you are under warranty.

[02disco2]

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Sure looks like it, does the oil fell thick like 80/90 oil would?
Mike

I think it does, it's tough to tell though because it is so full of sand/salt/gunk from the winter bliss on the roads here. I wonder if this is what was causing my brakes to squeel like a mofo and if this is what caused my (I can only assume) ABS wheel sensor to signal an error which has resulted in my ABS/TC/HD lamps to illuminate.

[Disco Mike]

Originally Posted by 02disco2

I think it does, it's tough to tell though because it is so full of sand/salt/gunk from the winter bliss on the roads here. I wonder if this is what was causing my brakes to squeel like a mofo and if this is what caused my (I can only assume) ABS wheel sensor to signal an error which has resulted in my ABS/TC/HD lamps to illuminate.

That diff leak won't cause the brakes to squeal, causing the ABS light.
Heat glazed pads, aftermarket pads and ot glazed rotors cause the squeal, and yes, the squeal will trip an ABS code.
MIke

[Muddy Oval]

I'd say glazed pads or rotors would cause squeal, but I wouldn't say "aftermarket pads" do since there are several good brands that don't, although the cheapie no-name ones have serious problems. Ferodo seem to work every time, Lockheeds IF BROKEN IN PROPERLY work well, EBC Green Stuff IF BROKEN IN PROPERLY work well too- but seem a little harsh on stock rotors. Mintex are poo, as are the 'house brands' from Taiwan and China.