I think I blew a joint boot or seal?

2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED

175,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

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The car was sounding like a brake was locked. Took the tire off and saw this grease, looks like packing grease to me, in a very specific pattern. A y ideas on what this came from? No obvious tears or cracks the grease came from. Thanks

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May 20, 2026 at 10:54 PM

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