Best Way To Change Transfer Case Rear Seal

[sweet97]

I believe the rear seal where the driveshaft slips into the transfer case on my '93AWD Talon is leaking. What is the simplest way to change the seal and what seal is recommended, OEM or will an aftermarket do the job? thanks, mark

 

[Syndicate13]

The simplest way is to remove the xfer case. Pry out the old seal with a pick tool and then use a big socket to slowly hammer in the new seal. I've done it. I just picked up a new seal from the local dealer since they usually have them in stock. It's one of the parts they need to do the xfer case recall.

 

[Slipstream]

syndicate13 has it right. Not too hard, just a pita if you don't have someone to help you wiggle the tcase back into place when you're done (a jack can help, but an extra set of hands is far better).

 

[yoshimitsuspeed]

Personaly I would go OEM.
To the two previous posts, I haven't done this job but wouldn't it be easier to pull the drive shaft than the transfer case?
You might look into the recall, Mitsubishi may replace that seal for free.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19280

 

[Defiant]

^ ^ ^ Yup. Recall. Dealer. Free.

 

[Syndicate13]

But only if it hasn't been done before. If the recall has already been performed you're stuck with changing it. And no, it isn't easier to remove the driveshaft. That's a PITA, especially when you get to the rear diff. Just unbolt the DP, 5 bolts for the xfer case and it wiggles off. Then slip the driveshaft yoke out and the xfer case is out of the car.

 

[sweet97]

I thank everyone for their help on the job that needs to be done. It seems to only leak under load. The downpipe has a section where oil has been thrown upon it and the area above the transfer case is cvered with oil, great rustproofing! I'll get the bearing from the local dealer. mark

 

[Defiant]

But only if it hasn't been done before. If the recall has already been performed you're stuck with changing it.

Incorrect. It's a Federal Safety Recall, and must be done every time it's needed. NHTSA.

 

[XilArAtiNG]

I apologize about brining this old and probably beaten up thread back up, but I just wanted to confirm on defiant's reply. MY car has been done back in 99 and again has this problem. Dealer refuses to do so because it has been done already. Is there a way I can get it done again?

 

[JeffGST]

I apologize about brining this old and probably beaten up thread back up, but I just wanted to confirm on defiant's reply. MY car has been done back in 99 and again has this problem. Dealer refuses to do so because it has been done already. Is there a way I can get it done again?

Have the dealership try to put that in writing. Do you think that they will state on paper that they won't replace a $10 seal just because it was done before. By them placing it on paper, then they are on record for allowing you to drive off their lot with an oil leak that is likely to lock up your Transfer Case if enough leaks out.

Let the dealership be liable for possible future damages. A law firm will have a field day with the dealership if they had that document and you were involved in a wreck that was caused by the T-case leak.

 

[the_intimidator]

just a mention along this topic... A. do you just call dealer with vin to see if the recall has been done? and B. how do you get the transfer case back in without moving the exaust? i had to undo my manifold to make enough room for the transfer case to slide back in. and yes another set of hands would have helped.... having the T-case fall and hit me in the head and also in the chin wasnt pleasant... it still hurts

 

[white90gsx]

I took my car to the dealer for the recall and they said that it was done before and that If the tcase even looks like it was remove and ever touched they don't have to do anything to it and it voids the recall(I have that on paper). It didn't help my vin was auto and its now a manual and on top of that my tcase is green.......But yea I think that any dealer can say it don't look original.. My point is a multi billion dollar dealer vs a couple thousand dollar lawyer we can afford Ill just eat the loss and fix it myself.

 

[Tarantula]

My transfer case is leaking and I now have to go to the dealer to ask them to see if the recall has been done. I would hate for them to work on my car cause its no where near stock. I might just do this myself.

 

[8urv8]

Just do it yourself. I did mine in about 45 minute's. There is no need to remove the transfer case. 1) Put the car on 4 jack stand's. 2) Drop the drive shaft. 3) Remove the rear seal with a flat head screw driver. 4) Tap the new one in with a socket just smaller than the opening on the transfer case. 5) Put the drivshaft back in. 6) Replace any fluid that leaked out. 7) Drink a beer and enjoy your leak free transfer case.


Ryan H.

 

[Tarantula]

Just do it yourself. I did mine in about 45 minute's. There is no need to remove the transfer case. 1) Put the car on 4 jack stand's. 2) Drop the drive shaft. 3) Remove the rear seal with a flat head screw driver. 4) Tap the new one in with a socket just smaller than the opening on the transfer case. 5) Put the drivshaft back in. 6) Replace any fluid that leaked out. 7) Drink a beer and enjoy your leak free transfer case.


Ryan H.

I went to the dealer and they agreed to value the recall after stroking them with the situation. They are not going to change the seal.

They are going to Change the WHOLE TRANSFER CASE to a brand new one from Chrysler Corp..