125000725 - X15 GEARBOX/DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKS

An oil leak is seen from the gearbox/differential
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check whether the fault is accompanied by a noise from the gearbox with the vehicle stationary and in neutralCheck the gearbox/differential fluid level Op.    Op. 0010T41 MANUAL GEARBOX OIL CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARYContinue to Step 1Noise detected from the gearboxContinue according to the instructions inSee table    See table S22 NOISE'' GEARBOX / IN NEUTRAL
Fluid level not correctRestore the correct level Op.    Op. 0010T41 MANUAL GEARBOX OIL CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY. If the defect persists,Continue to Step 1
1LEAKS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Thoroughly wash the gearbox, cover it with talc and road test the vehicle.Visually check that there are no leaks

In particular, check the condition of the gaskets:

  • Gearbox input shaft gasket;
  • Rear cover gasket;
  • Differential oil seal
Continue to Step 2Leaks from the sealsReplace the gaskets Op.    Op. 2110C22 GEAR INPUT SHAFT SEALS - R R
Left differential flange leaksReplace the flange Op.    Op. 2110D53 LEFT HAND FLANGE ON DIFFERENTIAL - R+R
Right differential oil seal leaksReplace the oil seal Op.    Op. 2110D63 RH DIFFERENTIAL SHAFT OIL SEAL - R R
2.0 JTS3.2 V61.9 JTD 16VSmart gearboxThoroughly wash the gearbox, cover it with talc and road test the vehicle.Visually check that there are no leaks

In particular, check the condition of the gaskets:

  • Gearbox input shaft gasket;
  • Rear cover gasket;
  • Differential oil seal
Continue to Step 2Leaks from the sealsReplace the gaskets Op. 2110C24
Left differential flange leaksReplace the flange Op.    Op. 2110D53 LEFT HAND FLANGE ON DIFFERENTIAL - R+R
Right differential oil seal leaksReplace the oil seal Op.    Op. 2110D63 RH DIFFERENTIAL SHAFT OIL SEAL - R R
2GEARBOX CASING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.9 JTD 16V3.2 V6Visually check the condition of the gearbox casing, using talcContinue to Step 3Casing damaged, cracked or distortedReplace the gearbox casing, the rear cover, or the entire gearbox Op.    Op. 2110B34 4 SPEED GEARBOX GEARS, SHAFTS AND BEARINGS - REPLACE FOLLOWING OPERATION 2110B20
2.0 JTSVisually check the condition of the gearbox casing, using talcContinue to Step 3Casing damaged, cracked or distortedReplace the gearbox casing, the rear cover, or the entire gearbox Op.    Op. 2110B32 MANUAL GEARBOX (5 SPEED) WITH DIFFERENTIAL - DISMANTLE AND REBUILD - WASH AND CHECK PARTS - REPLACE SYNCHRONISERS, INNER CONTROLS, GEARS, SHAFTS AND BEARINGS
3CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis.