2305 axle housing leak

rjgogo · 2025-09-07T14:15:06-0400

I have a leak on my 2305 and I think I have narrowed it down to the axle housing. There is no trail of oil from the bearing at the axle instead I think the gasket is leaking where it attaches to the trans axle. Has anyone done this. I was in there years ago for a problem but I don't remember how to get at it. Attached is a picture of where I think it is leaking. I put UV dye in the fluid and it keeps showing up here after I wash it. Looks like it leaks from there to the next seal below and then to the bottom.

beenthere · 2025-09-07T14:20:04-0400

I was in there years ago for a problem

What can you tell us about what you did when "in there" years ago ??
Sounds like maybe you'll need to go back, after first double checking the proper torque on the bolts.

rjgogo · 2025-09-07T18:18:07-0400

beenthere said:
What can you tell us about what you did when "in there" years ago ??
Sounds like maybe you'll need to go back, after first double checking the proper torque on the bolts.

PTO issue, about 5 years ago. checked torque. it is correct. I don't remember having that off. I thought they stayed on.