HELP: Transfer case LEAKING!
HELP: Transfer case LEAKING!
Hey guys!
My transfer case is leaking from the passenger side of the axle. As I was removing the passenger axle, I kind of rip the rubber boot of the transfer case. I Tried to pull it out and see if i could replace it, but no luck. Is there a way or trick to taking the rubber boot off the t-case? Help!
Here is where I rip the boot!
***I replace the o ring but now it has a slow leak! The Axle was also damage when I primed the axle out. (the end where over lap the o ring) With the axle damage, I re-bend and shape the axle as good as I can.
Will I need to replace my axle?
Note: the o ring was not fully flush in the tc, because it was so tight that I though if the o ring is nearly flush, it would be fine.
HOW FAR DOES THE O-RING HAS TO BE? ANY PICTURE? I THINK I STILL A HAVE A SMALL LEAK AND THIS IS NOT GOOD!
My transfer case is leaking from the passenger side of the axle. As I was removing the passenger axle, I kind of rip the rubber boot of the transfer case. I Tried to pull it out and see if i could replace it, but no luck. Is there a way or trick to taking the rubber boot off the t-case? Help!
Here is where I rip the boot!
***I replace the o ring but now it has a slow leak! The Axle was also damage when I primed the axle out. (the end where over lap the o ring) With the axle damage, I re-bend and shape the axle as good as I can.
Will I need to replace my axle?
Note: the o ring was not fully flush in the tc, because it was so tight that I though if the o ring is nearly flush, it would be fine.
HOW FAR DOES THE O-RING HAS TO BE? ANY PICTURE? I THINK I STILL A HAVE A SMALL LEAK AND THIS IS NOT GOOD!
Last edited by 21Evo-lution; Feb 22, 2010 at 12:43 PM.
The rubber boot was ripped before is my guess. If you recently had a clutch job done, or something requiring the removal of that axle, it was torn on re-assembly. it is this exact leak that blows TC's. It is a rubber "O" ring, correct? or are you saying the big rubber boot is causing the leak. maybe I don't understand the question. You were removing the axle, to see where the leak was coming from???
The rubber boot was ripped before is my guess. If you recently had a clutch job done, or something requiring the removal of that axle, it was torn on re-assembly. it is this exact leak that blows TC's. It is a rubber "O" ring, correct? or are you saying the big rubber boot is causing the leak. maybe I don't understand the question. You were removing the axle, to see where the leak was coming from???
as I was removing the axle, I used a crow bar to prime it out, which it came out. But, I also tore the boot while doing this. After all this, I found out that there was a easy way to taking the axle out. I guess it's my luck
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I also had this leak. I think it is a tolerance defect from Mitsu. I bought a new seal (it's very very cheap, probably about $8.00, you can get it at your mitsu dealer. Can't remember the part number.
Here's the problem though, when my mechanic was installing it, he found the seal went in too easily, which means it would leak on the OUTER side of the seal when assembled. So he simply put some gasket shellac around it and re-installed it and voila, NO MORE LEAK!
You have to take out that shaft that you see there to change the seal. Technically, you need to use a slide hammer to remove it. Its a shaft with a threaded end, on the shaft there is a sliding sleeve that you slide back and forth to move the shaft out of position.
I guess you can also put in a bolt and remove it with a vice grip, but that would be more difficult.
Good luck, and it's not a big deal don't worry!
Here's the problem though, when my mechanic was installing it, he found the seal went in too easily, which means it would leak on the OUTER side of the seal when assembled. So he simply put some gasket shellac around it and re-installed it and voila, NO MORE LEAK!
You have to take out that shaft that you see there to change the seal. Technically, you need to use a slide hammer to remove it. Its a shaft with a threaded end, on the shaft there is a sliding sleeve that you slide back and forth to move the shaft out of position.
I guess you can also put in a bolt and remove it with a vice grip, but that would be more difficult.
Good luck, and it's not a big deal don't worry!
I also had this leak. I think it is a tolerance defect from Mitsu. I bought a new seal (it's very very cheap, probably about $8.00, you can get it at your mitsu dealer. Can't remember the part number.
Here's the problem though, when my mechanic was installing it, he found the seal went in too easily, which means it would leak on the OUTER side of the seal when assembled. So he simply put some gasket shellac around it and re-installed it and voila, NO MORE LEAK!
You have to take out that shaft that you see there to change the seal. Technically, you need to use a slide hammer to remove it. Its a shaft with a threaded end, on the shaft there is a sliding sleeve that you slide back and forth to move the shaft out of position.
I guess you can also put in a bolt and remove it with a vice grip, but that would be more difficult.
Good luck, and it's not a big deal don't worry!
Here's the problem though, when my mechanic was installing it, he found the seal went in too easily, which means it would leak on the OUTER side of the seal when assembled. So he simply put some gasket shellac around it and re-installed it and voila, NO MORE LEAK!
You have to take out that shaft that you see there to change the seal. Technically, you need to use a slide hammer to remove it. Its a shaft with a threaded end, on the shaft there is a sliding sleeve that you slide back and forth to move the shaft out of position.
I guess you can also put in a bolt and remove it with a vice grip, but that would be more difficult.
Good luck, and it's not a big deal don't worry!
good to know this.
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This happen when I took my car for a test drive today to make sure my new boost gauge is working proper. When I pulled in my garage, I saw smoke coming out of my hood vent. I pop the hood and saw smoke near the t-case. then looked under my car and it was leaking. I jack it up and saw a little of the rip. I was very concern. I tried pull it out but couldn't.
What's the easiest way to pull the rubber boot off and how to replace the new boot?
What's the easiest way to pull the rubber boot off and how to replace the new boot?
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You have to remove the shaft first. Put gasket shellac on the outside of the new seal, put it in place by hand and then put back the shaft. if the new seal is going in tight (a good thing), use the old seal as a buffer and tap it in with an appropriately sized socket. Gently.
You have to remove the shaft first. Put gasket shellac on the outside of the new seal, put it in place by hand and then put back the shaft. if the new seal is going in tight (a good thing), use the old seal as a buffer and tap it in with an appropriately sized socket. Gently.
Good instructions! I will do this.
One last thing. I kind of bended the end of the axle that overlap the o-ring. The only thing I did to the axle was bending it back to the proper way. Will this cause a leak or will I have to replace the axle too?
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Not sure man. If it fits, doesn't leak or vibrate, then leave it alone.
Remember this is what I saw my mechanic do, if you are having trouble, consult a mech yourself. But it shouldn't be too difficult.
Remember this is what I saw my mechanic do, if you are having trouble, consult a mech yourself. But it shouldn't be too difficult.
HEY thats MY picture!!! lmao.... ur welcome.
secondly...thats just the passenger side axle seal. purcahse it from mitsu. i replaced mine when i did the clutch job, just to be sure.
i used a seal driver.
nothing to stress about tho.
secondly...thats just the passenger side axle seal. purcahse it from mitsu. i replaced mine when i did the clutch job, just to be sure.
i used a seal driver.
nothing to stress about tho.