Bad front Axels

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Originally Posted by chuckster

If you order axles or axle assemblies they will come complete with cv joints and boots. They also come with new axle shaft nuts. I did not lose any fluid from the transfer case and did not replace any. Maybe I should look into that. Not sure how to check the level. Help anyone?

The inboard part of the axles (where they go into the diff housing) has a seal which must be replaced. It prevents fluid from leaking out. When you take out the axles you can see inside the diff; meaning, it is open to the axle openings. I'm willing to bet your seals were bad or you didn't replace them, allowing fluid to leak out. You probably have just enough fluid left in the diff case such that it won't leak out now (below the axle line). Better check the level and either top off or refill via the drain and fill holes.