Weird fluid leaking near front CV joint

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Any information would be helpful about what is leaking and what to do about it, the fluid is kinda brownish if that helps.
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Mine has this. If it’s the same. It’s atf peaking from the steering rack under the accordion boot.

Take off the boot and see if there is fluid pooled inside.
So is that something to worry about Or...
 
What Octous said. I have the seepage too. Nothing to be ashamed of. It comes with age. :p

Top off the PS reservoir and keep an eye on it. I've had success with ATP205 reseal. Eventually you'll need to rebuild or replace the rack. I noticed my seepage almost 2 years ago.
 
Mine's been like this for a while, haven't noticed any detrimental effects. I keep a bottle of ATF in the back and top it off every once in a while . . .

It's more annoying than anything else . . .
 
Mine's been like this for a while, haven't noticed any detrimental effects. I keep a bottle of ATF in the back and top it off every once in a while . . .

It's more annoying than anything else . . .

+1, Mine leaks as well, probably a bit more than OP's. Been like that for the past 10k miles (since I've bought the car). It's probably not the best idea to run the truck like this, but I'm poor, so.. I live with it till I can feel anything abnormal in the steering wheel.
 
Is any of the fluid making it to the ground? Your rack will seep for a long time before it finally goes. Where in Knoxville, are you?
Off of northshore near kroger
 
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