Over a period of time, usually years, the pressure in the track cylinders will get low. Low pressure will allow the cylinder to suck in air around the front end when the idler is pushed back by something. This can account for the air(?) in the grease.
I would load the cylinder to proper pressure with nitrogen, adjust track and see if that solves the problems and to see if the cylinder stays charged before I would take the cylinder off.
The valve on the rear of the cylinder(Looks like ordinary tire air valve) is where you put in nitrogen and the one on the front is where you let out grease to tighten track.
If it's still there and the ROPS cab doesn't obscure it, there should be a brass plate beside the serial # plate on left fender with proper track cylinder pressure.