Was told the Axle retaining clip, didn't!
Looking at pic 1, the black seal should be inside the diff case. The axle assembly is seperated, (unscrewed) from the case. The other side looked fine, (outside) probably full of metal inside.
Withdrawals started as soon as I smelled the gear oil, and seen the puddle. I'm actually Very glad it happened how and where it did, (just came across A Mtn. Pass) the alternative makes my skin crawl. The Mountains gods were looking upon us that day!
Getter back Wednesday.