CV Grease/IWE Grease Leak?

[awd5906]

Hi Everyone. My 2023 Raptor has about 2100 miles. I was under the front end of the truck today and noticed some grease on the CV. Right where it meets the hub/IWE. Check out the attached pics for detail. Any idea if this is cause of concern? This is the front left, the front right does not have any grease visible as far as I can tell. Thanks in advance!

 

[Nex]

Looks like the seal has a chunk out of it. Take it to the dealer.

 

[awd5906]

Looks like the seal has a chunk out of it. Take it to the dealer.

Thats what I thought too! But the right side has the same ‘feature’. I’m guessing it’s by design for ease of removal?

 

[FordTechOne]

That looks like assembly grease. There is nothing between the axle and IWE that can leak.

 

[awd5906]

That looks like assembly grease. There is nothing between the axle and IWE that can leak.

Awesome, thank you!

 

[Nex]

That looks like assembly grease. There is nothing between the axle and IWE that can leak.

BUT... BUT... FORD IS JUNK!

 

[EricM]

If you have to question wheter or not it's a CV grease leak- it's not.

A boot with grease leaking out of it will make itself extremely evident when it occurs.