Best Prices for Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Replacement

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(7)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(7)

How much does Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2009 Ford Expedition$208$62.26$145.99-22%$169.76
2009 Jeep Liberty$245$84.05$160.58-20%$202.30
2012 Ram 2500$270$80.51$189.78-22%$220.26
2008 BMW X3$271$66.36$204.38-24%$216.86
2010 BMW X3$198$52.20$145.99-24%$159.70

Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Replacement Service

What is the Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal all about?

Vehicles equipped with four wheel drive employ a gearcase to switch among two wheel drive, high gear four wheel drive, neutral mode, and low gear four wheel drive. This gearcase is known as a transfer case. It uses a chain drive and gear reductions inside in order to transfer power from the transmission to the rear differential and the front differential according to the driver’s input. The chain and gears rotate in fluid that lubricates and cools the components inside the transfer case, and seals keep the fluid from leaking out past the input shaft from the transmission and the front and rear output shaft to the differentials. When one or more of these seals leak, fluid not only gets on the undercarriage and ground, but the transfer case is no longer able to effectively cool and lubricate the internal components. If the internal components overheat and seize up, or a catastrophic failure occurs to the transfer case, the four wheel drive system will not operate.

Keep in mind:

  • The transfer case does not have a fluid level indicator or dipstick. Any fluid leaks should be addressed immediately to prevent internal damage from low fluid.
  • Seals such as the transfer case output shaft seal will normally sweat due to the output shaft rotation.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands
  • The driveline is removed and transfer case output yoke is removed
  • The defective transfer case output seal is removed and replaced with a new seal
  • The transfer case yoke and driveshaft is reinstalled and the vehicle is taken off the jack stands
  • The repair is verified and the vehicle is road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

The transfer case is not made for any routine maintenance, however, if the transfer case fluid is leaking from either the front or rear seal, one of our expert mechanics needs to remove and replace the seal to prevent damage inside the transfer case.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal?

  • Brownish color fluid spots on the ground under the middle of your vehicle
  • Whining noise when shifting transfer case modes
  • Grinding noise from under the middle of your vehicle while driving
  • Rattling noise when driving at highway speeds
  • Transfer case will not shift between two wheel drive and four wheel drive modes

How important is this service?

If your vehicle is equipped with four wheel drive, the transfer case is integral to its operation. A fluid leak from the transfer case should be addressed in short order to prevent further damage internally, and to prevent your vehicle from being unusable.


Recent Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Replacement reviews

Excellent Rating

(7)

Rating Summary
7
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0

Jacob

13 years of experience
329 reviews
Jacob
13 years of experience
Jeep Scrambler L6-4.2L - Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Replacement (Front) - Dallas, Texas
Jacob did a great job and was very thorough. Great attention to detail and left my garage cleaner than he found it. I've already booked another service with him.

Chris

23 years of experience
2372 reviews
Chris
23 years of experience
Jeep Grand Cherokee V8-5.2L - Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Replacement (Rear) - Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Chris was great he was able to do both jobs I needed done in actually less time then expected even with some set backs, I highly recommend Chris.

Charles

18 years of experience
176 reviews
Charles
18 years of experience
BMW X3 L6-3.0L - Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Replacement (Front) - College Park, Maryland
He Resolved the issue for which I called in a timely manner! I would definitely call him again in future need.

Christopher

26 years of experience
80 reviews
Christopher
26 years of experience
Chevrolet Blazer V8-5.7L - Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal Replacement (Rear) - Slidell, Louisiana
Chris was professional and knowledgeable. Was able to diagnose the problem and fix the problem. Took the truck on a test drive to ensure problem was resolved. He then went over the entire vehicle to look for any other potential problem areas. I would highly recommend.

Recent articles & questions

A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible
The The 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible offers lots of head room while providing both a fun riding and driving experience. There are many personalization options, so you can make the convertible your own unique vehicle. For example, contrasting piping and...
P2420 OBD-II Trouble Code: Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Switching Valve Control Circuit High
P2420 P2420 code definition Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Switching Valve Control Circuit High What the P2420 code means The P2420 trouble code indicates that the Engine Control Module (ECM) has detected a malfunction within the switching control circuit of the EVAP...
P2613 OBD-II Trouble Code: A/C Refrigerant Distribution Valve Control Circuit High
P2613 means a problem with the A/C refrigerant distribution valve control circuit which causes the air conditioning to not work properly.

How do I turn the power liftgate feature on or off?

When the power liftgate feature is turned on, the trunk will automatically open fully when the Open Truck button is pressed. This feature can be turned on or off with just a few steps: 1. Press the Up/Down buttons on...

My car has a rough idle and when you step on the gas it falls on its face and then takes off

The engine ignition system should be checked for misfires and fouled spark plugs and shorting plug wires. Have the engine computer scanned for any stored codes for the MAP sensor on the engine intake. These are know to fail and...

My 2006 Hyundai Tucson 2.7l 4wd is not selecting gear when in drive , it moves but won't change to d next gear for smooth run

Hi there. In most cases, when you have this type of shifting problem, it's due to old transmission fluid inside the hydraulic lines of the transmission. It could also be due to inner transmission seals being damaged or an inner...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

+1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com