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Old 04-23-2016, 03:47 PM   #1
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What fluid is this? (Inside wheel)

I noticed this the other day:

I have since taken the wheel off and looked inside the drum at the wheel cylinder but saw no obvious fluid on the outside.

I looked while the wheel was off inside the wheel area and it looked like it could be coming from the area where the arrow is in the other picture. Does anyone have any ideas?

Is it safe to drive or should I wait until I have it looked at?

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Old 04-23-2016, 04:04 PM   #2
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Re: What fluid is this? (Inside wheel)

does it smell like gear lube
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Old 04-23-2016, 04:16 PM   #3
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Re: What fluid is this? (Inside wheel)

^^ X2 -- check the front diff oil level.
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Old 04-23-2016, 04:36 PM   #4
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Classic ... bad axle shaft seal.
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Old 04-23-2016, 05:21 PM   #5
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Re: What fluid is this? (Inside wheel)

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I noticed this the other day:

I have since taken the wheel off and looked inside the drum at the wheel cylinder but saw no obvious fluid on the outside.

I looked while the wheel was off inside the wheel area and it looked like it could be coming from the area where the arrow is in the other picture. Does anyone have any ideas?

Is it safe to drive or should I wait until I have it looked at?

1970 k10 4x4
If it is just seeping out it will be fine if you keep the diff full, but if oil can come out then dirt, grime and muddy water can get in. The air blowing by from driving will get gear oil all over the bottom of the truck also.

Here is a link that shows seal replacement after you get the axles out. http://d44tech.com/axle_seals.html
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Old 04-23-2016, 05:24 PM   #6
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Re: What fluid is this? (Inside wheel)

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If it is just seeping out it will be fine if you keep the diff full, but if oil can come out then dirt, grime and muddy water can get in. The air blowing by from driving will get gear oil all over the bottom of the truck also.

Here is a link that shows seal replacement after you get the axles out. http://d44tech.com/axle_seals.html
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Thanks all for the info. I will check the levels for now.
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Old 04-23-2016, 09:16 PM   #7
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Re: What fluid is this? (Inside wheel)

park it with the drivers side high and it won't leak out while the trks sleepen
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Re: What fluid is this? (Inside wheel)

Axle shaft seal x2
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Old 04-23-2016, 10:02 PM   #9
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Re: What fluid is this? (Inside wheel)

its dry above it otherwise I might think something else could've gotten on it such as brake fluid or engine oil. I would be checking axle seals x3.
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