I notced a leak on the front axle, where the driveshaft slides in. Its not dripping, but its wet.

Should this be addressed right away?

Is that seal difficult to change?

 

mine has been wet too for over a year but the level is fine. I am thinking it can't be great but I have been fine. I am wondering also maybe someone will chime in.

 

I had my front pinion seal replaced about two weeks ago. Work performed under warranty. Any ? just ask.

 

My truck isnt in warranty. I have to change it myself.

Im wanting to know if this should be fixed right away, ..and what all is involved, to change it.

 

I had to have my font pinion seal replaced at 38K miles, I guess because the warranty ran out at 36K. They replaced the front pinion seal and pinion flange shaft under the extended warranty. If you do a search on it there are several posts about how it's done. Good luck.

 

Is it weeping (no drips) or leaking (drips)? If it is weeping, keep an eye on it, if it is leaking get it fixed.

 

Like I said before, ..its not dripping, its just wet.

No one here ever changed one? or no whats involved?

 

drive shaft removal ,then yoke nut removal, followed by pulling yoke with a two jaw puller remove seal and clean surface ,inside seal there is a spring ring that needs to be covered with grease so it doesnt fall off upon installing it using a hammer and a socket or piece of pipe the same outer diameter as the seal then install yoke lightly tapping with a hammer until your able to put the washer and nut with loctite back on, tighten the nut until the yoke has no play and rotates smoothly. I would recommend though if never done before find a good mechanics shop to do this , should only take about an hour labour at most , look for a specialty differential shop and your guaranteed good work.