Transmission fluid leak after Replacing CV axle
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2002 E 320
Transmission fluid leak after Replacing CV axle
I changed out my passenger side CV axle this past weekend following direction from this forum. Now I have a slow transmission fluid leak coming from the point where the CV axle goes into the transmission. I noticed the burning smell and have found 3 spots on my drive way slightly bigger than a quarter from the last 3 times I have parked.
I am 99% positive that I snapped the circlip in all the way to the transmission when I put the new CV axle in. Is there a seal/ O ring or something that could have gone bad or fallen off that I didn't notice?
What should I do?
Thanks,
2002 E320 4matic
150,000 miles
I am 99% positive that I snapped the circlip in all the way to the transmission when I put the new CV axle in. Is there a seal/ O ring or something that could have gone bad or fallen off that I didn't notice?
What should I do?
Thanks,
2002 E320 4matic
150,000 miles
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1999 E320 4Matic
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Hello, i'm wondering if anyone else has had this same problem too,and if so,what were the damages? I just Got my car back from an independent in My area,after having both front outer axle shafts replaced, now im leaking fluid,and its smelling burnt. 
The indy wont touch it again, and its looking like i may have to take it in To the Dealership if i cant find a solution. 
Any help is Very greatly appreciated,and thank you in advance.
1999 E320 4Matic 128,000 miles
-Anthony.
The indy wont touch it again, and its looking like i may have to take it in To the Dealership if i cant find a solution. Any help is Very greatly appreciated,and thank you in advance. 1999 E320 4Matic 128,000 miles
-Anthony.
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1999 E320 4Matic
Transfer case seal
You won't like my response, however the first thing you have to ask yourself is where is it leaking. Put the car on a lift and do a visual inspection.
If the leak is coming from the transfer case shaft seal, I can appreciate that Seattle Sam won't touch the car----loads of special tools/time for a 8 dollar part, plus you have to know what you are doing!!!
If the leak is coming from the transfer case shaft seal, I can appreciate that Seattle Sam won't touch the car----loads of special tools/time for a 8 dollar part, plus you have to know what you are doing!!!
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Transmission fluid leak after Replacing CV axle
I have exactly same problem you described. I had both front axle replaced by independent garage two weeks ago. Noticed fluid leak on passenger side from axle end connected to engine. Brought the car back yesterday to have them checked and they tell me they can not fix the leak.
How and where did you have it finally repaired? And how much did you end up paying for the fix?
How and where did you have it finally repaired? And how much did you end up paying for the fix?
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1999 E320 4Matic
I have exactly same problem you described. I had both front axle replaced by independent garage two weeks ago. Noticed fluid leak on passenger side from axle end connected to engine. Brought the car back yesterday to have them checked and they tell me they can not fix the leak.
How and where did you have it finally repaired? And how much did you end up paying for the fix?
How and where did you have it finally repaired? And how much did you end up paying for the fix?
As for in your case,Idk what a shop by you would charge for labor, but I asked then what his going rate would have been,& he told me for that job $75 flat. So,just check around and see, & good luck!
