Front diff leak, help !

[Abom]

Hi everyone,

While changing my rear universals, I noticed that my front diff is leaking fluid around the area where the front driveshaft connects to it. Anyone have any experience with leaks in this particular area ? I assume it's a seal ? Any help is greatly appreciated !!

 

[Turdle]

I think the pinion seal is leaking.

 

[Mud Bug 94]

that is the pinion seal for sure...to fix this remove the front driveshaft, tahe off the big nut, and figure out how to get the seal out...when you re-assemble,you need to torque the big nut (pinion nut) to the right amount of ft lbs....(pre load) the bearing....

 

[ld50]

Pinion seal, do what mud bug said.
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