I got a 01 Montero and the freewheel switch is leaking gear oil. Does anybody have any advise on this?

 

Call yor local Mitsu Dealer service dept...Give them your VIN and they will check to see if that freewheel switch is on recall.I do believe it has a recall...Have seen many changed here at the dealership.

 

There IS NOT recall for this part. But there is a TSB issue by Mitsu involving an updated part. You can purchase the updated part and replace it yourself as it is NOT that complicated of a procedure. If you switch the old part and new part fast enough, you won't even loose no more than a couple of tablespoons of gear oil. No need to drain 1st. Depending on when you purchased you Montero, you might still be covered under warranty.....
Good luck!


Joel, CA