rear passenger wheel covered in gear oil

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1CRAZYDAD
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1999 ford Mustang I can't find any broken hoses but it seems to be coming from behind the brake disk. It sounded like something was grinding in the rear I pulled over and the passenger rear wheel was covered in oil. I got back in and drove about 1 mile home parked it. Now there's an oil puddle about 4" * 18".
Apr 27, 2012 at 9:37 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Suspect the axle bearing and seal on the right side.
Apr 27, 2012 at 10:10 PM
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