2005 Cadillac SRX - STS Rear Differential

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LINDA FREEMAN
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2005 Cadillac SRX - STS Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 61890 miles
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What causes a rear differential pinion seal and vent to leak?

Could the tires not being put on correctly be a problem?
Mar 8, 2008 at 11:52 AM
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[quote:3fe9b39b03="Linda Freeman"]2005 Cadillac SRX - STS Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 61890 miles
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What causes a rear differential pinion seal and vent to leak?

Could the tires not being put on correctly be a problem?[/quote:3fe9b39b03]

what are we dealing with first, an SRX? is this the station wagon?

High pressure in the differential, the vent must be sticking
Mar 10, 2008 at 2:37 PM
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