Transfer Case Yoke Help!!

[sweet97]

I may have a transfer case yoke leaking that is the subject of the leak recall. I have read abot the VFAQ repair. Does anyone know the cost of this yoke should I want to buy one for the "fix"? I called the local dealer and got a $69.95 quote but that sounds really low. I'm not sure they knew what to look for. I do not wish to get into a tug of war with the dealer nor do I wish to repair it with RTV if at all possible. My driving is limited due to an injury but I may have to go to the dealer for this but.....if anyone knows? Great! Thanks, Mark

Addition:
Does the yoke consist of 2 pieces, the splined shaft that slides into the case and the outer part, pressed fit together? I think not but I head that. It would seem that torque would have the shaft in the case spinning the first time the throttle ws hit.
I want to buy a new yoke. The dealer said my car had been recalled and repaired once in '98 and that was that. I thought it was a safety recall and had to be done for the life of the car. So is the yoke 1 piece? What else would I need, a seal, anything else. This has been frustrating and my car is in winter storage. Mark

 

[Lunch_Box]

If it is a recall then it is done by the dealership for free.

 

[sweet97]

If it is a recall then it is done by the dealership for free.

Thanks, I realize the dealer pays for the recall. I am just gathering info should it turn into a fight. If I can buy the part for say $69. I would back off and buy it. If on the other hand the part is $299. then I might stand toe to toe a while longer! That's why I am trying to get the price. The dealer is not sure and I would need to go and look at their pics to identify it. Mark

 

[pneumo]

My local dealer was such an unbelievable moron when it came to handling the T-case recall that I ordered a yolk kit without even asking the price. Luckily I ordered it from a DSM friendly dealer(the late, great Connicelli), and the price was only about $37. Try San Rafael Mitsubishi or any other site sponsor, I'm sure you'll be happy. The Mitsu yolk kit includes the yolk assembly, new U-joint with bearings and a variety of C-clips of various thicknesses so you can set the U-joint end play.

 

[steve]

Mark, since your on the east coast, I can recomend Rockville Mitsubishi in Maryland for parts. They offer great pricing and service. I don't have the link handy ATM but a quick search will turn iit up.

If your yoke is leaking stick to your guys with the dealer. If your transfer case has leaked enough you might have suffered damage to it and you should insist they inspect it.

Steve

 

[sweet97]

Thanks guys. I jst ordered a new yoke, $69. and seal, $6. The OEM U-joint was $90. so aftermarket for that.
I am not going to bother to fight the dealer. my car came with all of the emissions missing and don't want the hassle. I will be happy o have it corrected. I have changed case fluid and kept tabs on it and it did not leak for long so I am confidant it did not suffer damage. I appeciate the help. Anything you guys can do about the central, N.Y. weather so I can get the car out of storage sooner? Funny huh!!? Mark

 

[pneumo]

Funny? Weather? All I can do is tease you a little.

It was 74 degrees here Wednesday. I got a light sunburn at the Pick-N-Pull while nabbing a set of big brakes.

OK back on topic. If you're a DIY type of guy, save the old yolk. It can be used as one of the special tools needed to rebuild a transfer case. You just stick a bar through the two big holes in the yolk and you can get plenty of torque to hold the shaft while you unscrew the big nut that holds on the bearings. A balance shaft journal fits in there perfectly. HTH