EJMEYERCO

I have the TSIB at home I will post it tomorrow.

AustinGX

Hello All:

I have an 04GX470, 90K plus.
Would xfer case TSB apply if warranty is out?
Also, does anyone have the TSB?

cssnms

Technically no. BUT, and there is always a but, because there are exceptions... Now if this is your 4th Lexus that you bought from this dealership, you have a good relationship with your SA and by that I mean you take him out fishing on a calm sunny days and he actually catches something, you've given him at least $8000 in business over the last 2 years, and your wife has routinely brought in fresh baked cookies to the Service Mgr, then maybe, just maybe they would do it for you under warranty. Otherwise be prepared to put down the plastic. Good luck!

Johnny Rad

I was hoping that the power train / drive train warranty would still be in effect, since it's currently 7/70. According to Edmunds, it was 6/70 in 2003. What's the inservice date of your GX? If you don't know, any Lexus dealer can look it up. Usually, cars are bought in the year preceding it's model year. So, this '03 was probably bought sometime in '02. I hope for you that it was bought in '03 and that the warranty is still in effect. Good luck.

http://www.edmunds.com/used/2003/lex...arranties.html

AustinGX

Thanks everyone.
I am gonna see what they say.
Hopefully there is no need to replace the transfer case.

Ironically I was at the dealership this weekend looking at a LS460.

FYI, I was told to expect a new GX body design and the 5.7 in 2011.
Not sure how I feel about that, why fix something that isn't broken, then boy a new design.
The Sales rep said to expect something along the lines of the LX570.

AustinGX

Forgot to respond to service date.
I'll find out about in service date.
My concern is the years will be a nonissue because
I have exceeded the 70k mileage.

cssnms

You are correct... The year is a non issue at this point, it's 6 yrs or 70k miles whichever comes first, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I suspect you kinda knew it anyway. Never to late to try bringing in some cookies though

AustinGX

FYI, no warranty on the transfer case, but seal is a TSB.
With that said, get it done before 6/70 is out.

mann777

Here is what happened to me. and sewell advised to change the complete actuator which had the leak around the t/case.
Ok from what I see is the Drive actuator is got a leak, I had the similar one 3 months back, and exactly the spillage, everywhere wherever I had parked, now it is not a serious issue at all. Ok here it what you need to do.
1. First before jacking up the car, ensure Drive Mode s/w off.
2. Jack your car up.
3. To the actuator you have the lead harness going into it, disconnect the one on the body of the transmsission connecting to the harness.
4. Do not at any given time disconnect battery terminals( if done, the ecm stores a message that drive actuator is defective. And to erase this message you will have to go to the lexus and do it from the obd).
5. Remove the drive actuator by remove the 4 bolts in the front and then 2 bolts connecting the trans.
6. You will have a spillage of bit oil from the actuator, not to worry.
7. Get the actuator on the workbench and open it you will see an oil seal within the actuator damaged, try getting a new seal , replace it and ensure proper application of gasket silicon is applied better to buy the ones toyota sell it. Good stuff.
8. Fit the same way backwards.
9. Top up the WS trans oil.
10.Connect the harness connector to the trans and the actuator.
11. Start you car, raise the RPM to 3000 for 2-3 mts. Shift your Transmission gear from P - D - 1-2 ( all of it) Shut down your engine.
12. Again Top up your WS trans oil.
13. Lower your car from jacks.
14. Now get the Drive mode s/w to on ( ride control)
15. Good to go.

The first snap attached is the actuator leak. The second snap is the O,ring to be replaced. which fixed the leak.

the total cost involved was 3/-$ for the seal and WS oil top up. Of course you need the tools do this job.

mann777

O'Ring Seal Snap

mann777

Anyway you should get this seal at any part stores selling oil seals. The inner dia is 15mm and Outer Dia is 23. Make sure you get this exact size a bit variation you will have the same dilemma of oil leak after some time.

bebieboi

Hi Mann777,
My GX470 has this O'ring snap broken too. I am now in the market for one, but I could not find one anywhere in Oregon. I went to Lexus dealer and tried to have them order one for me, but they don't have it. I went to local auto part such as autozone, napa..., they don't have it either. Can you please tell me where I can get one of these?
Appreciate your help.
Bebie

mann777

Check your inbox for the link. Here is the snapshot of the actuator after the O Ring replaced.

HaltomJN

Hi Mann777,

I'm new to this forum. Thanks for your info. I have the same problem with my 04 GX470. Would you please let me know where to purchase the o' ring seal and how to ensure "Drive Mode s/w off" as you have indicated in line 1??? Is there a switch to turn off??? I'm in Dallas/Fort Worth area. Thanks.
JN

mann777

Sorry, I meant the Height Control S/w to Off. Located on the Pedestal adjacent to the Gear Lever.