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Why is my drive shaft leaking transmission fluid?
Generally, transmission fluid leaks occur when the seals in your drive shaft have become loose. When your seals start leaking, they will usually need to be replaced. You can tell that your transmission fluid is too low if your vehicle is shifting slower than normal or if you’re experiencing frequent gear slippage.
What does slip yoke eliminator do?
Slip Yoke and Slip Yoke Eliminator This sliding capability allows for changing length depending on the vehicle’s movements. A slip yoke eliminator, abbreviated SYE, does what the name suggests: It eliminates the slip yoke from the transfer case. Instead, it turns it into a fixed yoke that does not slide.
How much play should be in a slip yoke?
For safe and stable operation, the slip yoke and spline should maintain at least 2 inches of engagement at all times.
How do I know if my axle seal is leaking?
One of the more common signs the axle seal is leaking is oil drops below your vehicle after it has been parked. Your driveway is one of the spaces you will notice the oil leak. If you start to notice oil drops on your driveway, it could be a sign of a leaking axle seal.
How did the oil leak from the inside of the yoke?
As the fluid traveled down the output shaft and yoke splines it leaked through the holes in this plug. Unfortunately, the plug was never a serviceable part and is not available separately. Photo #2 shows the view from the inside of the yoke, looking down the splines.
Why does my Trans have a hole in the yoke?
You didn’t say specifically what trans and yoke you have but if the yoke has a hole in it then either it has a groove machined in the smooth part of the yoke or output shaft for an oring or like some that have a sleeve that goes over the od of the yoke and is sealed onto the output shaft.
Does the tail shaft seal affect the slip yoke?
The tail shaft seal doesn’t have any effect on the leak you are experiencing, the bushing however might hold the yoke a bit steadier and not let it move around if it had a loose bushing in it. My thoughts, replace the slip yoke and find a new mechanic. If there is no fluid at the output shaft of the trany, why would there be a seal?
What causes tail shaft splines to leak?
If the the splines start about 1-1 1/2 inches from the end of the yoke then your output shaft takes an o-ring that seals on the inside of the yoke, on that 1-1 1/2 inches that is smooth before the splines start. Those o-rings get hard over time and will cause leaks. Perhaps the bushing in the tail shaft is worn out.