Leak from driver side wheel

[Biggro23]

I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas what could be causing a leak from the front driver side wheel area. I couldn't tell where it was coming from and it looked like an oily substance. It ain't leaking a lot and it seems to only leak when the truck has set for a bit. If anyone has any ideas please share. I did get the ball joints replaced a couple weeks ago and this started happening soon after. Also my truck is lifted about 6 inches.

 

[lharrell79]

4WD or 2WD? What color is the oil?

 

[crash68]

If your seeing the leaking on the inside of the rim, I would check the brake line and/or caliper.
If it's further in and leaving spots on the ground, check the axle seal

 

[Biggro23]

It is 4wd and it's a light brown color which I did change the oil a couple days ago. I was thinking maybe an axle seal after looking it up but wasn't sure.

 

[JPT]

If your axle vent tube is plugged up it can force oil out of the axle seals. You would see oil leaking by the inner CV shafts. It also could be a be seal.

 

[lharrell79]

It is 4wd and it's a light brown color which I did change the oil a couple days ago. I was thinking maybe an axle seal after looking it up but wasn't sure.

It could be brake fluid, or gear oil. If you just changed the gear oil a couple of days ago, I would start there. You'll have to crawl under the front and take a look where the u-joint and stub shaft come out of the axle housing. If it's a seal, it will be coming from this area. If it's brake fluid, it will be coming from the calipers, hoses, or banjo bolts.