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Old May 29, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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Front Wheel Axel Question

I don't know the part name but it's the one that's cracked. Should I be concerned to replace it asap and what's the part called. I know the cv boots leak but hadn't noticed the cracked (housing or cover)?
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Old May 29, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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Ps That fluid is PB blaster I sprayed.
 
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Old May 30, 2016 | 12:34 PM
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that's the axle vaccum hub , its what locks the axle in when its in 4wd.
 
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