3308748 - 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 neutral Check the gearbox / differential oil level Op.   2110A04  Continue to Step 1 Noise detected from the gearbox See table   S22 
Restore the correct level and road test the vehicle.If the fault 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 2 Leaks from the sealsReplace the seals (see OVERHAULING GEARBOXES Assembly 2110C)
Left differential oil seal leaks Replace the oil seal Op.   2110D53 
Right differential oil seal leaks Replace the oil seal Op.   2110D63 
2GEARBOX CASING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually check the condition of the gearbox casing, using talc Continue to Step 3 Casing damaged, cracked or distortedReplace the gearbox components, the rear cover, or the entire gearbox (see OVERHAULING GEARBOXES Assembly 2110B)
3HECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'