What should you do if you have a gear oil leak?
When it comes to leakage, the only real solution is to take down the machine and repair it in order to stop the leak. As oil continues to flow from the gearbox, there are obvious safety concerns involved with exposing people and the environment to the gear oil.
What to do if you have a leak in the drive shaft?
The small hole was repaired with JB weld available from most auto parts and hardware stores. This can be accomplished by removing the yoke from the drive shaft, cleaning the area thoroughly; mixing the two-part JB weld and completely covering the plug area face up. The JB weld will flow out smoothly and harden providing an oil resistant seal.
Where does the fluid come from in the drive shaft?
A few days later the leak reappeared and the owner brought the car to my shop to diagnose the situation. Troubleshooting found the fluid leak coming from the center of the drive shaft yoke (p/n 4841), from an area I’ve never experienced a leak, until now.
Where is the leak in the transmission shaft?
Photo # 1 shows the yoke plug. Our inspection discovered the plug that seals the end of the yoke had a small rust hole from the inside out. As the fluid traveled down the output shaft and yoke splines it leaked through the holes in this plug.
What kind of gearbox does the Mercedes ML have?
The 722.6 gearbox installed in the ML is one of the most reliable transmission produced. ABS/ETS/ESP lights. Needs replacement of ABS pump. Easy DIY, follow these instructions. Transmission O-ring. Follow these DIY instructions if you need to repair yours. Transmission stuck in gear, limp mode. Learn how to troubleshoot transmission limp mode.
Are there any problems with my Mercedes ML 320?
Low range light flashing. Power steering problems. Will need power steering pump replacement. Door lock actuators also tend to be prone to failure. Plastic trim inside the car break easily. Window regulator. Fuel pump. Oxygen sensors. Alternator may need replacement between 130k and 170k miles.
What causes a leak in the transmission shaft?
A gasket provides a seal between the pan and the transmission. That gasket can eventually wear out, resulting in a fluid leak. Output shaft seal leaks are a common problem. On vehicles that have a rear-wheel drive bias layout, the output shaft seal is at the rear of the transmission extension housing.
A few days later the leak reappeared and the owner brought the car to my shop to diagnose the situation. Troubleshooting found the fluid leak coming from the center of the drive shaft yoke (p/n 4841), from an area I’ve never experienced a leak, until now.