Yes,Just check the gear oil level in the rear plug on the cover.Full,when it runs out on your head!Sounds like you will need a pinion seal.Not a bad job.Just take your time.The seal part # from Napa is 49429.If you want to remove the cover to look inside and see all those BIG GEARS, a clean pizza box makes good gasket material for the cover gasket.Use RTV sealant with it and don't overtighten the bolts.Good Luck

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