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For 1990-2009 cars only

Oil Is Leaking From The Vent Hose

Probable Causes

Action

Transfer case is overfilled with transfer case oil.

Drain the transfer case to the proper oil level. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .

Oil Leaking From The Front Or Rear Output Shafts

Probable Causes

Action

The vent hose is kinked or plugged.

  1. Inspect the vent hose for kinks or plugging.
  2. Reroute or unplug the vent hose as necessary.

Output shaft seal is damaged or improperly installed.

Replace the leaking output shaft seal.

    • For the front output shaft seal, refer to Front Output Shaft Seal Replacement .
    • For the rear output shaft, refer to Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement .

Oil Is Leaking From The Transfer Case Half Or Adapter

Probable Causes

Action

Loose transfer case bolts

Tighten the transfer case bolts. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Fill Or Drain Plug Leaking

Probable Causes

Action

Plug is loose or missing a thread sealant.

Perform the following procedures:

    • Remove the plug.
    • Clean the threads.
    • Apply a sealant tape.
    • Install the plug and tighten to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Transfer Case Is Noisy

Probable Causes

Action

Bearing or chain worn

Inspect the inside of the transfer case for worn parts.

Low oil level

  1. Check the oil level.
  2. Add oil if necessary. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .

Driveline Vibration

Probable Causes

Action

Front or rear propeller shaft is bent or out of balance

  1. Inspect the propeller shaft for damage.
  2. Balance or replace the propeller shaft if necessary.
  3. • For front propeller shaft replacement, refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
    • For vehicles equipped with the one piece rear propeller shaft, refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
    • For vehicles equipped with the two piece propeller shaft, refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.

Front propeller shaft CV-joint is worn or damaged

  1. Inspect the propeller shaft for damage.
  2. Replace the front propeller shaft if necessary.
  3. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.