Leaky rear output seal normal?

[Raptorbert]

Hello all,


Just got back from a dealership service visit. They took a look at some fluid splatter from the rear output transfer case area, assuming the seal needed to be replaced. You can see in the photos there is some oil splattered onto the underside of the body all around like it was spitting from the driveshaft spinning. Also that shaft is oily. It doesn’t seem bad at all, but certainly not normal. The service advisor said it is normal and that there was nothing to fix. I want to believe him but I feel like there’s no way that is a normal thing, is it?

Vehicle is a 19 with 17k miles. I bought it used still under full warranty last week.

Thanks all

 

[HighwaySentinel]

Certainly defeats using the term "seal" if it doesn't, you know, seal.

 

[brianh87]

Unfortunately, dealers may consider a "seep" normal. it is subjective.

 

[Raptorbert]

Unfortunately, dealers may consider a "seep" normal. it is subjective.

I cleaned it up and will keep an eye on it. If it starts seeping again I might just tackle it myself. Took them 4.5hrs ( I waited) to replace a battery, check door gaskets coolant drain and that seep only to replace the battery and send me home)

 

[melvimbe]

They took a look at some fluid splatter from my rear output shaft area, assuming the seal needed to be replaced.

taken out of context, sounds like skid marks on your undies to me.

 

[Raptorbert]

taken out of context, sounds like skid marks on your undies to me.

I’ll own that one lol.

 

[Mossy 150]

I don't have a rear output shaft area.
Exit only, no shafts

 

[FordTechOne]

Hello all,


Just got back from a dealership service visit. They took a look at some fluid splatter from the rear output transfer case area, assuming the seal needed to be replaced. You can see in the photos there is some oil splattered onto the underside of the body all around like it was spitting from the driveshaft spinning. Also that shaft is oily. It doesn’t seem bad at all, but certainly not normal. The service advisor said it is normal and that there was nothing to fix. I want to believe him but I feel like there’s no way that is a normal thing, is it?

Vehicle is a 19 with 17k miles. I bought it used still under full warranty last week.

Thanks all

It’s a slip yoke, it’s normal to have some oil on the yoke as it moves on the output shaft. Some of that will inadvertently come off as it turns, which is what you see.

 

[Raptorbert]

It’s a slip yoke, it’s normal to have some oil on the yoke as it moves on the output shaft. Some of that will inadvertently come off as it turns, which is what you see.

Ok thanks!