Oil loss from auto box

Volvo Dave · Sep 30th, 2011, 21:02

Today whilst refitting the drivers side wishbone ( fitted new bushes) I accidently pulled the drive shaft from the diff and started to loose fluid. It did stop when I put the shaft back in so im wondering if the auto box will be ok once I have refilled it ? I have had this happen in the past from the passenger side on a manual box when the shaft got pulled out too far so im wondering if the auto box has the same arrangement but on the oppisit side of the diff ?

sarumboy · Oct 1st, 2011, 10:20

Exactly the same thing happened to me when I changed wishbones a while ago and the leak did stop as soon as the shaft was replaced. Subsequently having topped up the oil level, it didn't leak again and has been ok ever since. My guess is, providing the oil seal is not damaged when replacing the shaft, all will be well. Cheers Sarumboy.

Volvo Dave · Oct 1st, 2011, 13:14

It did stop when I pushed the driveshaft back in so hopefully it should be ok when I refill it. Mind I was due to change the oil soon as the car is up to 50k and I dont know when/if it was done last.

B20F · Oct 3rd, 2011, 14:05

When you change the atf oil from your ZF4 autobox I advice you to add a bottle of Lubegard. It makes shifting smoother and prolonges the lifespan of the ZF4 box. I highly recommend it!

Sep 30th, 2011, 21:02	#1
Volvo Dave Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2021 19:37 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newton Aycliffe,Co Durham	Oil loss from auto box Today whilst refitting the drivers side wishbone ( fitted new bushes) I accidently pulled the drive shaft from the diff and started to loose fluid. It did stop when I put the shaft back in so im wondering if the auto box will be ok once I have refilled it ? I have had this happen in the past from the passenger side on a manual box when the shaft got pulled out too far so im wondering if the auto box has the same arrangement but on the oppisit side of the diff ? __________________ Volvo 855 S 2.5 10v (P reg) - 134k

Oct 1st, 2011, 10:20	#2
sarumboy Member Last Online: May 18th, 2019 21:39 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cookham	Oil loss . . . Exactly the same thing happened to me when I changed wishbones a while ago and the leak did stop as soon as the shaft was replaced. Subsequently having topped up the oil level, it didn't leak again and has been ok ever since. My guess is, providing the oil seal is not damaged when replacing the shaft, all will be well. Cheers Sarumboy.

Oct 1st, 2011, 13:14	#3
Volvo Dave Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2021 19:37 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newton Aycliffe,Co Durham	It did stop when I pushed the driveshaft back in so hopefully it should be ok when I refill it. Mind I was due to change the oil soon as the car is up to 50k and I dont know when/if it was done last. __________________ Volvo 855 S 2.5 10v (P reg) - 134k

Oct 3rd, 2011, 14:05	#4
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	When you change the atf oil from your ZF4 autobox I advice you to add a bottle of Lubegard. It makes shifting smoother and prolonges the lifespan of the ZF4 box. I highly recommend it! __________________

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