installing a driveshaft oil seal
David M. Hoffman
hoffman@uh.edu
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 18:51:10 -0600
'95 G20 stock auto
I replaced the right driveshaft about one month ago and now the
transmission-to-axle oil seal is leaking (a few drops a day). I checked
the seal before I reinserted the axle but I apparently missed some
damage. My Haynes Primera manual and a quick inspection has convinced
me that it will be nearly impossible to insert a new seal properly
(manual says 5.9-6.1 mm positioning from the trans case).
Questions:
Has anyone attempted to replace the seal with the trans in the car? How
difficult was it? Because of the cross member and exhaust positions, I
don't see how I can drive the seal into place with a socket let alone
get it positioned within 0.2 mm.
Is there anything in the FSM that might help me?
Is there an after market seal that has a built in "shoulder" to help
position the seal in the case properly (like the seals on drum brake
wheel bearings)?
Thanks.