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Water In Front Differential
Apparently I got water in my front differential somehow. I don't ride in the water/mud very often, but when I do, it isn't very deep (center of wheels).
This was discovered when I drained my differentials to do a fluid change, and I suspect that I am going to have to do another drain after I run it around a little to mix everything up again.
So the question is, how did the water get in there? I do pressure wash my machine regularly.
Thanks.
2015 Yamaha Viking VI EPS (Camo):
-JBS Extreme Sheave, JBS Skids, JBS Arm Guards, JBS AIS Block Off, JBS Rad Guards, JBS Slug Kit, 28" Terrabites/14" Hurricanes
2018 Yamaha Wolverine X4 SE (Silver):
-JBS Extreme Sheave, JBS Spring Kit, 28” Terrabites/14" Hurricanes, Weller ECM Flash
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Check and make sure the vent hose didn’t get knocked off differential.
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Vent tubes aren't long enough and it lets water get in them.. I got videos on this for the Wolverine...
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I have not been into the Wolv front diff but I trust it is similar to the Rhino. In addition to the axle seals, there is a seal at the actuator motor base that is not too hard to replace once you get access. IIRC on Rhino it is an O-ring. Typically they need a little lube and patience to make sure they don't roll, pinch or split putting it together. Could be Bubba in Georgia had a relaxed Friday afternoon lol.
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I had to put all new bearings in my rear diff because of water. A bad cir-clip was the culprit .
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