Help with new leak...Transmission fluid.

[hoffmanmark]

Hi Guys,
Am I looking at my electronic differential lock? I have a 2004 Limited AWD that was leak free until last week after my hunting trip. This trip was the first time the differential lock was used and have only owned it for a year. It's leaking transmission fluid, how much not sure exactly. Wanting to fix it and wondering if it is something I can do and not requiring any special tools. Any help much appreciated. Thanks

Mark

 

[jonesmw10]

Transmission fluid or gear oil? Looks like it may be the dreaded actuator leak :\

 

[awdjunkies]

Here's a great Thread about it, if in fact it is :

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/182074-fixing-transfer-case-shift-motor-leak-within.html

 

[hoffmanmark]

Most likely gear oil. I think Toyota uses transmission oil in their gear boxes. Thanks Ill have to look that one up.