Leaking Front Differential

What would need to be done to fix this leak in my front differential? This is where the right axle meets the front differential. It's not leaking majorly, but it's only been sitting for about 2 hours. Also both sides seem to be leaking in this area just a little, this one is more so though.

 

I think there are axle seals that go on both CV axles that seal the diff right there, I don't think they are expensive, just take some time to install.

 

I hope you're right, because before I cleaned it all up it looked like the whole axle was going to have to be replaced, due to every last bit of gear oil had been slung out on the passenger side. I'll check again in the morning to be sure that it's not just residue degreaser from earlier.

 

Im pretty sure they are just seal there, cause i know when you replace a cv axle, you lose a little gear oil from the diff right there.

 

Would I just get these from the dealership or what, sorry I'm pretty new to engine and other components like this.

 

Should be able to get them at just an auto parts store.

Edit: added picture

 

Okay, thanks!

 

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/cv_axle/

That might help too

 

So basically I just need to replace the inner dust/fluid seal correct? Also locking it into 4lo to go up things such as a steep hill wouldn't hurt anything would it?

 

Yes there is seal there that is probably leaking, it's like $16 at toyota.

 

Okay, have either of you done this before? I'm going to be busy for the next month or so, so I need to know if my and my dad could do it within a couple of hours or would it be easier just to take it somewhere...

 

It's not too bad if you've changed a cv axle before. Jack truck up, remove wheel, remove dust cap, remove cotter pin and bolt. Take out 4 bolts from lca, seperate rotor from cv axle, remove cv axle, pull out seal, replace seal then put it all back together.

 

Hmm, doesn't seem too bad. I probably won't have time to talk about it with my dad until Tuesday. My dad had the right axle replaced at a mechanic because he didn't have time, but I'm sure he knows how. Really bad timing for me cause I just got new mud tires and have only been able to test them going up a hill in 2 wheel drive.. lol

 

I did mine when I replaced my half shafts. I took a small prybar to pop the old one out. Did this from under the truck, removed skid plate. I seated the new seal by hand and then very carefully and slowly used 3-3/4 inch extension and a hammer to pound the new seal in. I did this very softly and went around the seal. Think about the pattern to tighten lug nuts. No leaks after I was done. You will have to remove half shafts. There is a good article for this on TTORA. The 4X4 link above is what I used to replave my half shafts. Good luck do it yourself If I was there I coould have it done in 1 hour no bullshit.