Drivetrain - Transfer Case Leaks

No: 41/01/04/NAS
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 20 August 2004

Oil Leak from the Intermediate Reduction Drive

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

Freelander (LN)
All

SITUATION:

LEAK FROM THE INTERMEDIATE REDUCTION DRIVE (IRD)

An oil leak can develop between the main case and end cover. The cause of the leak may be poor sealing between the IRD mating faces.

RESOLUTION:

The sealant between the mating faces of the IRD end cover and IRD main case is serviceable. A leak DOES NOT require unit replacement.

PARTS INFORMATION:

STC4600 Sealant Shop Supply

DDW WARRANTY CLAIMS:

Information Only

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

RESEAL IRD CASE

NOTE:
GTR lookup sequence is as follows:
GTR Home > NAS > Service Information/ LN
Freelander/2005 > Workshop Manuals > Service
Procedures > Bookmark "Intermediate Reduction
Drive 41-1" > CONTENTS/Intermediate Reduction
Drive/ REPAIRS/ Gasket - end cover IRD housing
KV6.





1. Refer to Global Technical Reference (GTR) section 41.27.05 for instruction on application of sealant to the IRD surfaces in the case of a leak. (Figure 1)