Yellow Oil leak front motor

[HaveBlue]

This is most likely drive fluid. The drive oil is yellowish-green. I had fluid dripping onto my lower pan from the same point on the drive unit. SC got me in within a week and they found a bad output shaft seal, which they replaced along with the drive unit oil.

The only frustrating experience was that they wouldn’t tow it because it was drivable without any alerts so I had to drive it to the SC 2.5 hours each way, for drop off and pick up. They also wouldn’t review any of my other tickets that were pending for a service scheduled 2 weeks later. Separate gripes, just be aware that you’ll have to take it in.

Yea pretty much every differential leak I've ever fixed was a shaft seal. Easy to do if you have a driver tool but easy mess up if you don't. They are fragile and don't like being installed crooked or to the wrong depth. If the OP is going to do it, buy two seals along with spare cir-clips for the shaft just in case one gets damaged pulling the shaft out. Find someone who has done it before since there's no service center. The cost of the seal is nothing compared to the labor. No need to remove the motor though. It's a custom looking seal from the pic I posted. You'll need to contact rivian for that part.

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[HaveBlue]

Also this
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/oil-leak-maybe-rear-drive-resolved.5339/

 

[Lsanchez]

This is most likely drive fluid. The drive oil is yellowish-green. I had fluid dripping onto my lower pan from the same point on the drive unit. SC got me in within a week and they found a bad output shaft seal, which they replaced along with the drive unit oil.

The only frustrating experience was that they wouldn’t tow it because it was drivable without any alerts so I had to drive it to the SC 2.5 hours each way, for drop off and pick up. They also wouldn’t review any of my other tickets that were pending for a service scheduled 2 weeks later. Separate gripes, just be aware that you’ll have to take it in.

Thanks for the help, will check

This is most likely drive fluid. The drive oil is yellowish-green. I had fluid dripping onto my lower pan from the same point on the drive unit. SC got me in within a week and they found a bad output shaft seal, which they replaced along with the drive unit oil.

The only frustrating experience was that they wouldn’t tow it because it was drivable without any alerts so I had to drive it to the SC 2.5 hours each way, for drop off and pick up. They also wouldn’t review any of my other tickets that were pending for a service scheduled 2 weeks later. Separate gripes, just be aware that you’ll have to take it in.

Great, well for sure this weekend will check it, and glad you got your car fix, i will more Thant glad today drive 3h to get my fixed too. But is part of the journey ?

 

[Lsanchez]

Yea pretty much every differential leak I've ever fixed was a shaft seal. Easy to do if you have a driver tool but easy mess up if you don't. They are fragile and don't like being installed crooked or to the wrong depth. If the OP is going to do it, buy two seals along with spare cir-clips for the shaft just in case one gets damaged pulling the shaft out. Find someone who has done it before since there's no service center. The cost of the seal is nothing compared to the labor. No need to remove the motor though. It's a custom looking seal from the pic I posted. You'll need to contact rivian for that part.

Thanks for all the details ?

 

[Lsanchez]

Hi @HaveBlue do you know some can buy Rivian parts, I create a ticket 1 month ago and no answer at the moment, I check with my shop and you were right the the leak is coming from the right shaft seal.

I will do another try with rivian if not will search some that has access to buy the parts and if possible to send to Costa Rica.

 

[HaveBlue]

Hi @HaveBlue do you know some can buy Rivian parts, I create a ticket 1 month ago and no answer at the moment, I check with my shop and you were right the the leak is coming from the right shaft seal.

I will do another try with rivian if not will search some that has access to buy the parts and if possible to send to Costa Rica.

My business partner was just in Costa Rica. What a shame we could have delivered it for you. If you get it ordered but they won't send it to La Pura Vida I can help get it to you somehow or give you a USA address and then forward. Maybe call them if you don't have a guide assigned. Service people seem really friendly.

One thing to check also is that the axle shaft hasn't come unclipped and slid out slightly. If that is the case, the seal may not be riding on the mating surface entirely and leaking. Here's the best picture I can find off my Toyota front end. The cir-clip goes where my thumb is and expands to hold the axle in. The seal surface is at my pinky finger. Obviously the rivian is a little different.

 

[Lsanchez]

My business partner was just in Costa Rica. What a shame we could have delivered it for you. If you get it ordered but they won't send it to La Pura Vida I can help get it to you somehow or give you a USA address and then forward. Maybe call them if you don't have a guide assigned. Service people seem really friendly.

One thing to check also is that the axle shaft hasn't come unclipped and slid out slightly. If that is the case, the seal may not be riding on the mating surface entirely and leaking. Here's the best picture I can find off my Toyota front end. The cir-clip goes where my thumb is and expands to hold the axle in. The seal surface is at my pinky finger. Obviously the rivian is a little different.

Thanks ??

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