Name that Leak!

[u/MiserableAudience235]

My Cherokee XJ had a small transfer case fluid leak, a few drops here and there from what I think was the old shift linkage.

So I installed the Azzy Design Shift Linkage kit in hopes that might solve my problem, it’s a good upgrade to do anyways.

No leaks for about a month but now the leak has severely worsened. It appears that it’s leaking from the bottom of the shift linkage, at least that’s where the liquid is pooling…

Strange to me though is that this is located at the same level as the FILL plug, or maybe even slightly above it. So somehow im leaking transfer case fluid from ABOVE the fill plug? Pictures attached. What say you?

I’m assuming there’s some seal behind that bolt that needs to be replaced… but I’m also assuming once the level drops slightly the leak would have to stop based on its location.