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Originally Posted by wagslick
Sorry, I didn't mention that this pic is from the passenger side of the truck, the opposite side of the front differential (is that what you meant by "gear box"?).
I did however recently (2 months ago) top off my differential oil. I think I had a plug in my differential overflow valve because a bunch of stinky differential fluid gushed out onto my drivers side wheel well. I topped off the fluid and all was well.
Here's what I'm wondering: If in fact the differential overflow valve is clogged that would break one of the CV joint-to-axle seals/gasket.
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the seals are the gear box seals...these are where the axles enter the gear box..
the gear box vent is mounted on the driverside inner fender. this must be cleaned and tested for no restrictions..this plugs into the gear box..with the fill plug removed using a small hand air pump make sure its clear and open..
with the oil cold fill to the bottom of the fill hole..on level ground....
what oil did you install 2 months ago ? if not 80-90 gl5 drain this all out and refill with the correct oil...
IF the box can not vent , the oil will leak out at the seals..with the age of this vehicle most likely this did no damage ...
slight leaking here is common...if the leak is minor just a drop from time to time...monitor the level at the oil change time and check condition of oil should be yellow , not gray yellow...