Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Transfer case leak

[CumminFast]

I have a pretty good leak from the transfer case. It is coming down the front drive shaft. Is it the drive shaft seal on the transfer case? Advance Auto said they had a 2 part seal for like $7. Does that sound right? Usually I have to go to Dodge to get the right one. Any advice?

 

[LHartman]

Sounds like the front seal on the transfer case. Wipe off around where the driveline goes into the transfer case and see if that's where your oil is coming from. May have to drive it around or let it sit a few to see if it's leaking.



Not sure about the two piece seal. I would think you can pop the old one out and tap in a new one, but I haven't changed out the front one on a Dodge.

 

[nfox]

Transfere Case Leak

Your front seal should be a double lip seal and before installing the new seal put some sealer on the the steel outside part of the seal that pushes in against the transfere case and make sure that your star seal that sits on the front output shaft is not torn or it will leak out fluid around the yoke nut. I rebuild transfere cases where i work when they are assembled the get pressurized with 4 psi of air and dipped into watertank to make sure there are no leaks, that is two common areas for leaks the case will get a gouge where the seal is pressed into the t-case and without sealer on trhe outside of the seal it will leak out of the nick or gouge in the case, usually caused when somebody removes the seal and hits the case with a chisel or screw driver. I would also check the yoke for a groove wore into the smooth surface where the seal rides. Ok i'll quit blabbin on. Oo.

 

[SCosgriff]

I had a leak in my transfer case and replaced the seal from napa. I also talked to a transmission guy to get the seal behind the nut and he told me to fill it with silicon sealant. I did and it fixed my leak so far.

 

[CumminFast]

Ok thanks for the info. I guess I will knock it out tomorrow.

 

[CumminFast]

Thanks again for the help. I put a new seal in tonight and put that sealer around that nut . It might still leak a tad

 

[CumminFast]

Thanks again for the help. I put a new seal in tonight and put that sealer around that nut and the metal seal edge. It might still leak a tad, but as long as its not gushing out like before. Maybe the yoke is worn a little. How much ATF does the transfer case hold? I drained it and put in about 3 fresh quarts.