The transfer case output shaft seal is seeping at 115,000 miles. I noticed a burnt smell in the garage and see a film around the seal (seeping onto the exhaust pipe). I've maintained the gear lube regularly (20,000 mile intervals with Amsoil Severe Gear Lube 75W-140). The seepage color is...
Replaced my OEM Duelers at 66,000 miles with Michelin Premier LTX ($800). 7,000 miles so far and wet/winter performance is great; dry/highway conditions are smooth and quiet. 2nd choice was Firestone Destination LE2. Drove LE2's on two other vehicles: smooth, quiet ride and great winter...
66,000 miles (could have stretched to 70,000). Replaced with Michelin Premier LTX ($800). Winter performance is great; dry/highway conditions are smooth and quiet.
I've used this method on my 2013 Touring AWD; using the photo posted by Pootie Tang and foradrive as a reference. At the bottom of radiator, on the passenger side, is the return line TO the transmission. Loosen and remove the end of this hose attached to the metal tubing on the transmission...
CQuartz DLux Plastic and Wheel Coating will work well. Applied it in July; still looks great and expect it to last several months. http://www.autogeek.net/cquartz-dlux.html