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2002 Forester 5 speed trans leak

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The "bolt?" head in the attached picture is leaking the trans fluid.

 

I don't know if that is one that can be removed, resealed, and replaced or if it is just an adjustment bolt of some type and can not be removed or turned without dire consequence?

 

It has a different head than just a regular bolt.....

 

Thanks,

 

Alan

Looks like the bolts that hold the shift rail detent springs. It's fairly common for those to seep a little. Should have an aluminum washer under it. Try tightening it a bit and see if it stops.

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Thanks, will give a go and see. Probably can not be removed?

Yeah you can remove it, but the spring and the detent ball will fall out, so you just have to make sure you don't lose them. 

The crush washer is replaceable. A dealer may stock one that size if you really need to replace it. Or you can probably take it to Napa and have them match one up. 

 

Usually if they leak a little you just tighten them up some and they stop. 

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