Transfer Case Seal - Front End

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ImJay

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Howdy all.

Just saw that my ranger dropped the transfer case oil overnight, no previous signs of a leak.

Generally speaking how hard are they to change? It looks like quite a common problem, and doesn't seen to be that hard to access (without removing the trans case).

Anywhere is Brisbane I can pick the seals up?

Thanks all,
Jay.
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muc the truck

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If it has play invest in the HD version of the bearing . All performance gearboxes and tcase builders source these from bearing shops in preference to buying rebuild kits with the cheap bearings . End result is far less shaft play , smoother and very quiet . All you old gearbox used to have them
 
Spooner

Spooner

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I blew the front seal on my transfer case a couple of months ago.
Was a cheap repair, $100 labour , genuine mazda seal was about $35 plus new transfer case oil . Job done.
Would be easy to do yourself if you have access to a hoist.
 
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ImJay

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No access to a hoist, but I'm a small bloke.
By the explosion view seems to just be the nut, flange, and wiper holding the seal in

Would it be useful to replace the seal on the inside of the flange?

Any place to source the parts quickly in south Brsbane/Ipswich?
 
Spooner

Spooner

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Just go to you Ford or Mazda dealer and get a print out of the parts page.
I bet you will find that the seal is the only replaceable part you can buy.
Remove front driveshaft , pop out old seal and replace with new on. Replace oil.
Personaly Id get someone to do it . Yours looks like its been leaking for months .
 
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MyCrazy80

MyCrazy80

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Appears to be too much "dried build up" of oil to be overnight as Spooner said its been going on a while, maybe its just finally "let go"
 
Spooner

Spooner

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Get it fixed as soon as you can mate , the longer you leave it , it will score the yoke input shaft .
I caught mine early , had some slight score marks , as that what make it leak in the 1st place .
Its been fine since so far by just replacing the seal.
 
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Dion BT50

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Hey All, I have been having similar issues with my 2012 BT50 where the front output shaft seal on the transfer case is leaking.

So just for a bit of background:
About 1-2 years ago, my front output shaft started leaking from the lip seal at the yoke - got it fixed (lip seal replacement).

A year or so later, it started leaking at the same spot again so got it fixed 3 months ago, they installed a output shaft upgrade kit (seals and yoke replacement)

After 3 months it started leaking again and im getting over the reoccurring $600 charge to fix it.

I went back to the guys trying to get it fixed under warranty and he had another look. He said theres some slight play, when shaft is shaken, im hoping its not the bearings. Mechanic also noticed the front end tailshaft rubber boot covering the slip joint seems pretty stretched out.

I have a 2" lift, the mechanic thinks the shaft could be too short causing added stress and increased wear on the lip seal and angle. He said i may need to get a longer tailshaft, but i found a 12mm spacer designed for 2 inch lift. Im a bit surprised the people that this sort of thing would not have been installed when my suspension was done...

www.the4wdshed.com

Tail Shaft Spacer Front 12mm Ford Ranger Mazda BT50 2nd Gen

Tail Shaft Spacer Front 12mm Ford Ranger Mazda BT50 2nd Gen - RoadSafe 4WD
www.the4wdshed.com www.the4wdshed.com

Just wondering if anybody has had similar dramas with transfer case leaking oil from front output?

If so, did you end up resolving the issue?
 
mac_man_luke

mac_man_luke

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Dion BT50 said:
Hey All, I have been having similar issues with my 2012 BT50 where the front output shaft seal on the transfer case is leaking.

So just for a bit of background:
About 1-2 years ago, my front output shaft started leaking from the lip seal at the yoke - got it fixed (lip seal replacement).

A year or so later, it started leaking at the same spot again so got it fixed 3 months ago, they installed a output shaft upgrade kit (seals and yoke replacement)

After 3 months it started leaking again and im getting over the reoccurring $600 charge to fix it.

I went back to the guys trying to get it fixed under warranty and he had another look. He said theres some slight play, when shaft is shaken, im hoping its not the bearings. Mechanic also noticed the front end tailshaft rubber boot covering the slip joint seems pretty stretched out.

I have a 2" lift, the mechanic thinks the shaft could be too short causing added stress and increased wear on the lip seal and angle. He said i may need to get a longer tailshaft, but i found a 12mm spacer designed for 2 inch lift. Im a bit surprised the people that this sort of thing would not have been installed when my suspension was done...

www.the4wdshed.com

Tail Shaft Spacer Front 12mm Ford Ranger Mazda BT50 2nd Gen

Tail Shaft Spacer Front 12mm Ford Ranger Mazda BT50 2nd Gen - RoadSafe 4WD
www.the4wdshed.com www.the4wdshed.com

Just wondering if anybody has had similar dramas with transfer case leaking oil from front output?

If so, did you end up resolving the issue?
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talking front drive shaft? the length wont change on an IFS vehicle when lifted (diff does not move...)
unless its got a diff drop but even then thats not generally much change

I had numerous front transfer seals go on my ranger (all under warranty) - seems to be a bit of a common problem.

Solved it by selling the ford and buying a toyota...
 
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