e30 ix transfer case seal

[e30jps]

Hey everyone I notice the seal on the front shaft is leaking on the transfer case. Can I replace this seal with the transfer case installed in the car ?

Of course first moving the drive shaft and etc.

My 4awd drive works that was tested its just the seal is leaking?

Thanks
Jp

[e30jps]

Well that sucks! If I have to take it apart I might as well replace the VC because the miles on my car is 220xxx and that's about when they go bad! :(

[spdracrm3]

front output seals

yes you can do the pair of front driveshaft output seals in the car ,did mine last year, just note one is in backwards and has the spring removed (basically becomes a dust shield) put tape on flange to protect seals as you install

[nando]

Unfortunately no. The rear seal can be removed and replaced. But to get the front output shaft out you need to open up the case, which requires you remove the xcase from the car.

No, this is wrong. you can install a new seal without removing the shaft. you need a pick to remove the old seals, and there's a special BMW tool that fits over the shaft to drive the new seals in (you used to be able to rent it from some places, or you could also make one most likely).

[z122643]

***NEVER MIND*** Total brain fart, got the input confused with the output. My bad, apologies.

[e30jps]

yes you can do the pair of front driveshaft output seals in the car ,did mine last year, just note one is in backwards and has the spring removed (basically becomes a dust shield) put tape on flange to protect seals as you install

Thanks for the help and the tips! If I remember I'll try to post pictures

[e30jps]

No, this is wrong. you can install a new seal without removing the shaft. you need a pick to remove the old seals, and there's a special BMW tool that fits over the shaft to drive the new seals in (you used to be able to rent it from some places, or you could also make one most likely).

Or maybe use a deep socket big enough to tap it in.

[BAlbertiX]

Thanks for the help and the tips! If I remember I'll try to post pictures

2nd that. I need to do the same.

[imwhyteyo]

i just posted a few pictures of my transfer case repair on my "lela" build page. taking a look at some of those pictures might give you the answer you need.