OverlandExpy
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I just pulled the fill plug out of my 4wd 04, and a TON of fluid came out. The drain plug is still in. Maybe the last person to fill it did so on an incline, but there was really a lot of fluid pouring out, I'm pretty much drenched right now since I was not expecting it to come out of the fill plug. I saw a comment somewhere that said a leaky shaft seal could be the culprit, and sure enough where the driveline leaves the transfer case and goes to the front diff, there is a lot of caked old oil around it. Pretty much black. There is a breather hose at the top of the transfer case, pointing towards the front of the truck, and it seemed to be leaking looking at the pattern of the oil, so I put a hose clamp on it, but was just wondering if anyone has had this problem before and if its worth replacing a seal. I know its not the easiest job when you have to start pulling the drivelines out.
Also while I'm here, are there any other zerk fittings on the entire truck other than the front lower ball joints?? I bought a whole tube of ford spec Moly grease and used two squirts so far lol
Also while I'm here, are there any other zerk fittings on the entire truck other than the front lower ball joints?? I bought a whole tube of ford spec Moly grease and used two squirts so far lol
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