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Hello,
I recently took my truck to the dealership to have them look at the transfer case, which I noticed to be covered in oil a couple of days ago. The source seems to be at the front of the case, and I believe it's the seal to the front propeller shaft. I think this is the case because oil is sprayed all around this area (on the underside of the body, etc). The ATP switch is also covered, which also looks like a potential source of the leak.
I cleaned it up a bit before I took it to the dealership, so that they could see where the source was coming from. The response was "We didn't see anything". But they ordered the new seal for the front anyway. So I'm waiting for a new seal, and I'm hoping that they'll give the entire case a thorough inspection when they replace the front seal. I was told that they checked the fluid level for me, but when I looked for additional seepage later in the day, it was VERY apparent that the fill plug had not been removed.
What puzzles me is that there is more oil leaking there today (at the front seal). Wouldn't this only happen if I had engaged 4wd? Is it possible that the oil seal is so deteriorated that seepage happens even when 4wd is not engaged?
Also, is it OK to drive while I'm waiting for this new front seal? Obviously I wouldn't want to engage 4wd... My dealership is PAINFULLY slow. It took 3 months for me to get my brakes replaced due to judder. I ended up filing a report with Nissan North America after 2 months of BS with them. Needless to say, my trust in this dealer is a little shaken... Now I want them to troubleshoot my transfer case!
Anyone have any advice? I have a buddy that owns a 4x4 shop in town. They have a brilliant mechanic that does incredible work on jeeps and heavy-duty off-roading machines. I wish I could have him do my warrantee work for me. At least they can help me find the problem if this oil leak isn't fixed first try.
I recently took my truck to the dealership to have them look at the transfer case, which I noticed to be covered in oil a couple of days ago. The source seems to be at the front of the case, and I believe it's the seal to the front propeller shaft. I think this is the case because oil is sprayed all around this area (on the underside of the body, etc). The ATP switch is also covered, which also looks like a potential source of the leak.
I cleaned it up a bit before I took it to the dealership, so that they could see where the source was coming from. The response was "We didn't see anything". But they ordered the new seal for the front anyway. So I'm waiting for a new seal, and I'm hoping that they'll give the entire case a thorough inspection when they replace the front seal. I was told that they checked the fluid level for me, but when I looked for additional seepage later in the day, it was VERY apparent that the fill plug had not been removed.
What puzzles me is that there is more oil leaking there today (at the front seal). Wouldn't this only happen if I had engaged 4wd? Is it possible that the oil seal is so deteriorated that seepage happens even when 4wd is not engaged?
Also, is it OK to drive while I'm waiting for this new front seal? Obviously I wouldn't want to engage 4wd... My dealership is PAINFULLY slow. It took 3 months for me to get my brakes replaced due to judder. I ended up filing a report with Nissan North America after 2 months of BS with them. Needless to say, my trust in this dealer is a little shaken... Now I want them to troubleshoot my transfer case!
Anyone have any advice? I have a buddy that owns a 4x4 shop in town. They have a brilliant mechanic that does incredible work on jeeps and heavy-duty off-roading machines. I wish I could have him do my warrantee work for me. At least they can help me find the problem if this oil leak isn't fixed first try.