Oil leaking from axle

[Yummins24]

I heard this squeeking noise coming from the drivers side wheel today so i decided to check it out. What i found was quite a bit of oil leaking from the axle and where the axle connected to the wheel. it looks as if its coming directly out from the axle. I also noticed the gear oil spatter on my wheel well. I believe this could possibly be an axle seal leak most likely or at the least a pinion seal leak but i'm clueless. I'd really appreciate it if you could help me out on this. I'll try to upload pictures but im not exactly sure how

 

[SmokedRam]

Sounds like a axle seal to me...


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[Yummins24]

These are the pictures i have

 

[Okiespaniel]

Mine does too...and has for years. I've been told that the carrier assembly has to come out to replace the seal because it's at the differential.

I just check and top mine off every few months...and whatever you do, don't overfill! The oil level is about 5/8 inch below the fill plug.

 

[Yummins24]

I just discovered this so i will check and fill it if needed but do you think i should leave it and keep checking every so often or get it fixed. How much would it cost at a shop to replace that seal since you have to tear it all down