2582544 - 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.   0010T41  Continue to Step 1Noise detected from the gearbox See table   S22  NOISE' GEARBOX
Fluid level not correctRestore the correct level Op.   0010T41  and road test the vehicle.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. 2110C22
Left differential flange leaksReplace the flange Op.   2110D52 
Right differential oil seal leaksReplace the oil seal Op.   2110D63 
2GEARBOX CASING CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually 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.   2110B32 
3CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'