Transfer Case Leak

Hey TW, Im new to the forum so go easy on me . Im a little bit of a do-it-yourselfer but not a mechanic by a long shot. I have an 03 SR5 4wd AT with the 4wd selector switch. I have a leak at the transfer case that looks like its coming out from the shift lever. When the dust cover was removed fluid poured out all over. Is it possibel to have a leak at the shaft, and what exactly do I repair/replace? The dealership said I need to replace the shaft assembly, does that sound right? Its almost $300 from them so any other thoughts on where to order? Thx all.

 

It's probably just the shift shaft seal. Mechanics make more money on selling parts at retail than they do on labor. $7.39 seal, and you can change it yourself pretty easy if you are mechanically inclined. If you pay a shop to do it $300 seems about right.

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Thanks for the feedback. I'll look into that