Rear end leaking fluid whats wrong?

2002 FORD F-150
135,000 MILES
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RYAN85
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Seems to be leaking from where the drive shaft connects to the rear end.
Jun 21, 2012 at 11:54 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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pinion seal failure. common repair.

about 150 for the repair

Roy
Jun 21, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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RYAN85
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diy fix or should i take it in?
Jun 22, 2012 at 12:05 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the big nut requires a lot of torque with an air gun. i suggest letting a shop do it

Roy
Jun 22, 2012 at 12:25 AM
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RYAN85
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ok. thanks for the reply.
Jun 22, 2012 at 12:27 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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good luck
Jun 22, 2012 at 12:28 AM
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