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Anyone ever replaced the rear seal on their transmission?

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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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Anyone ever replaced the rear seal on their transmission?
How hard was it?
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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just gotta take the tranny out
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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No, you don't.

I just did mine today. It was a real pita until i got the rubber mallet an whacked the crap outta the screwdriver I was using to get it out.
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No, you don't.

I just did mine today. It was a real pita until i got the rubber mallet an whacked the crap outta the screwdriver I was using to get it out.
Is it just a matter of pulling the drive shaft out and then removing the seal and replacing it?
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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ive only replaced mine while the tranny was out ...

its a no brainer with it out .. just remove and replace ...
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Yes, you can just take the driveshaft out and pry the seal out of the end of the tailshaft.
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