Has anybody removed and replaced the oil seal on the rear of the transmission, where the drive shaft comes out?
The manual says you need a special puller, which I can't find in any auto parts store. The fact that there is a shaft in that hole makes it a little tricky to just use a pry, and pop that seal out. Also, there is that dust cover that just gets in the way.
Ideas?
Replacing 4wd changeover seal
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Get a quote from a mechanic? 
I'm thinking of just paying someone to do my 4wd shifter oil seal. There are very few things I won't do on my own car...but sometimes you have to draw the line.
If I remember when I get home, I'll take a look at the pics in the factory manual and see if I have any ideas for you.
I'm thinking of just paying someone to do my 4wd shifter oil seal. There are very few things I won't do on my own car...but sometimes you have to draw the line.If I remember when I get home, I'll take a look at the pics in the factory manual and see if I have any ideas for you.
Current:
91 LJ78 Landcruiser EX5
95 A32 Maxima SE
Former:
87 AW11 MR2 Smallport 4AGZE
93 Taurus SHO ATX
86 AL25 SR5 6spd 4wd
90 AE92 GTS
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91 LJ78 Landcruiser EX5
95 A32 Maxima SE
Former:
87 AW11 MR2 Smallport 4AGZE
93 Taurus SHO ATX
86 AL25 SR5 6spd 4wd
90 AE92 GTS
82 KP61 SR5
85 MX73
87 AE86 GTS 4AGZE
85 AE86 GTS
83 AL21
For the rear driveshaft seal...all cars still have the output shaft in there...haven't done one, but I doubt if it's too big a deal. Did have a bushing (auto) replaced once.
With the 4WD shaft...best bet would be to find a scrap of 3/4" plate and make a c-clamp type thing for that...CLOSE FIT. I'm going to watch mine drip oil...it's a contemplative exercise that reminds us of the passage of time....or some such bullpucky.
With the 4WD shaft...best bet would be to find a scrap of 3/4" plate and make a c-clamp type thing for that...CLOSE FIT. I'm going to watch mine drip oil...it's a contemplative exercise that reminds us of the passage of time....or some such bullpucky.
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I have done it with a screw driver. Not pretty but hey the seal was gone anyways.
To do it properly there are three tool designs.
Check out this place for the designs
<a href='http://www.klsupply.com/HandTools/ht-Re ... lation.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.klsupply.com/HandTools/ht-Re ... ion.asp</a>
and there is the one pictured in the manual. OTC makes that one.
If you do, do it, it is not hard but it is time consuming. Its also a good time to change the transmission oil. If you are going to change the trani oil I used a windshield washer pump to pump the oil.
Keep the old seal as it makes a good surface to tap to drive the new seal in.
To do it properly there are three tool designs.
Check out this place for the designs
<a href='http://www.klsupply.com/HandTools/ht-Re ... lation.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.klsupply.com/HandTools/ht-Re ... ion.asp</a>
and there is the one pictured in the manual. OTC makes that one.
If you do, do it, it is not hard but it is time consuming. Its also a good time to change the transmission oil. If you are going to change the trani oil I used a windshield washer pump to pump the oil.
Keep the old seal as it makes a good surface to tap to drive the new seal in.