Front Drive Shaft Leak?

[MyFirstRunner]

Hi there, not 100% sure what I'm looking at but I have a leak in two spots on what I think is the front drive shaft. This is the shaft going from the transfer case/transmission area to the front of the truck. There appears to be a leak just forward of that U joint, and another one forward even more where it's bolted down.

Are these just seals that need replacing or the entire shaft? How do I check the level of the gear oil that is leaking.

Thanks!
Reid

 

[TheDurk]

The shaft itself takes grease, not oil, and those don't really leak. If excess grease is injected, they will cast off grease in a radial pattern. This is not a concern. There are a lot of other things in that neighborhood that could be leaking oil, but I really can't see what your concern is in that pic.

Better pics or an arrow or circle would help.

 

[MyFirstRunner]

Thanks for the feedback. I've circled the two spots where I'm getting leaks (small droplet oozing out, not dripping).

 

[808islerunner]

It's the grease from the shaft

 

[diverscale]

No concern here. Like durk said, it is normal. Just grease the zerks for the slip yoke and u joints so they don't dry up.