Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replacement

When i got everything stripped down to do the job i noticed that my transmission output seal was leaking. it wasn't leaking hardly at all but since I had it apart I needed to change it. If you're noticing issues with your gearbox, you can learn how to replace transmission output shaft seal to try and fix it yourself at home.

The output shaft seal of the transmission is a seal between the secondary shaft and the transmission housing that ensures the internal part of the transmission is airtight from the external environment. Be sure to lube the seal and shaft with transmission oil. Also use a washer between the bolt and the shaft so that you don't mar the shaft if you have to use the bolt to pull it on.

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The transmission seal that is most commonly replaced to prevent leakage is the tail shaft seal. This seals the driveshaft where it attaches to the output shaft of the transmission. Hi everyone, I would like to start my time on TW of right by making a pictorial on how to replace the output shaft seal to stop a common leak and TSB issue.

Have to say I was surprised there wasn't already one! To replace the output seal on the transmission you need to first remove the transfer case. It is a lot of time and effort to replace a seal that costs a couple of dollars.

Recurring leaks at the extension housing seal are most often caused by a worn slip yoke, specifically a groove cut into the yoke by the seal over time. If that doesn't apply to yours, I'd inspect the extension housing itself, especially if it's leaking at the perimeter of the seal and not at the sealing surface itself. At Cleveland Auto Repair, our team is equipped with the knowledge and tools to diagnose and fix transmission output shaft seal leaks efficiently.

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