1996 4R55E trans leak / blow by?

[royando]

1996 4.0 4WD 4R55E 180k trans fluid all over bottom of trans and back of vehicle. Had to add a quart of ATF to get home. Last service was 10k ago. Dropped the pan, fluid was red and no burnt smell. Fair amount of fine metallic on the magnet. OD light is not on.

Could I clean it up and route the breather into a catch can to verify this is where it is comming from?

Is it time for a rebuild?

Any other ideas?

Thanks

 

[PopRichie77]

Front seal is probably leaking.