New Used Truck: 2005 Tacoma DC 4x4 TRD

Hello AlI,

I bought this truck back in October of last year with 124k miles. It currently has 148k miles and I've offroaded a handful of times and driven mostly freeway miles. The truck had been operating just fine until yesterday morning. I went to grab groceries and when leaving the store, I shifted into Drive and the truck moved a bit and then just stopped. I was now blocking traffic so I shifted in Reverse and the truck did not move at all. I tried this a few more times and was finally able to drive off. As I drove out of the parking lot I heard a loud clunk underneath the truck. I was able to get home and the truck ran normally. I did some research and attempted to change the axle fluid this morning. When I removed the fluid level plug, a thick beige substance oozed out (see pics) along with air pressure. I've performed this job before so I know this isn't right. Now what???!!! Thanks for chiming in!

-JaeOneOffRoader

 

Welcome aboard new member
Have you driven through water since last differential oil change?
Check the differential breather on top of pumpkin for clogging.

 

Welcome to TW!