subie94 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 i noticed that on the pass side of the trans were the axle attaches to the trans,i noticed it looks like a seal is leaking.(along with the smell of gear lube) my question is-has anyone ever replaced these seals and how hard is it? please tell me that the trans doesn't have to come out any help would be appreciated,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 the only experience with that area that i have is that when i replaces my struts with outback struts, that axle just kinda....fell out (of the transaxle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 that axle just kinda....fell out (of the transaxle) of all the things that has happened to me,i can say that having a axle fall out isn't one of them... But i can say that i've finally broken a clutch cable.happened about a half hour ago.i was right in the middle of an intersection too.. made it home by starting in 1st gear and drive slow..(only to find out when i got home that i could of put her into 2nd gear) *now i get to replace a clutch cable* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 you can shift by matching speeds of the gears when that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avk Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 The seal inserts into the bearing retainer (the round thing with ribs) from the inside. There's also an O-ring between the retainer and the case that should be replaced at the same time. The retainer is threaded into the case and has to be put back on in the same position. It's not difficult but proper documentation needs to be consulted before proceeding. I bought the seal and the ring when an inner axle boot broke, but didn't install because decided to replace the boot without removing the axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 The seal inserts into the bearing retainer (the round thing with ribs) from the inside. There's also an O-ring between the retainer and the case that should be replaced at the same time. The retainer is threaded into the case and has to be put back on in the same position. It's not difficult but proper documentation needs to be consulted before proceeding. I bought the seal and the ring when an inner axle boot broke, but didn't install because decided to replace the boot without removing the axle. i'll have to mention it to my mechanic friend an see if he can help me out with it... (i'll ask him today when he helps me out with my clutch cable) BTW-thanks to all the replys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPX Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I changed the seal and o-ring on the rear diff. I'd expect front is similar except for that business of spinning the retainer onto the case (rear uses bolts on the outside). http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848540 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 never done it but looked into it before and was told this retainer is critical to be set properly. read up and research a bit before getting to deep into this one. there aren't many parts in the way and it can be done in the car, but be sure it's done absolutely correctly. i believe i was told the front diff is affected by how it's set (forget all the technical reasons/terms). someone with an FSM should be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 the rear pinion seal needs to be torqued to 'existing' inch pounds. which means you have to measure the torque before dismantling it. is the front diff axel seal similar?> never done it but looked into it before and was told this retainer is critical to be set properly. read up and research a bit before getting to deep into this one. there aren't many parts in the way and it can be done in the car, but be sure it's done absolutely correctly. i believe i was told the front diff is affected by how it's set (forget all the technical reasons/terms). someone with an FSM should be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 It seems to me, that if the bearings are pressed in from the inside... the tranny would have to be dropped....... if you don't want to mess w/ that, just keep adding diff oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 The smell of diff lube burning off the cat has become a familiar one to me. My dad's tranny is leaking too, and it drips right onto the cat heat shield. Stinky, but I'm not going to bother fixing it untill I do the clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcspeer Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 I just took one apart on a transmission that I removed from a 98 Legacy. If you want to do it clean it good, and mark with paint marker the coverplate and trans. body. You will have to take one bolt out and then turn the cover plate to the left. It is threaded deeper then you would think. This cover cap has the big O- ring that needs to be replaced, and then the seal is very easy to replace. I think the seal came out with cap as stated in the other post. I seen no reason to be over concerned with the torque of the cover plate I think if you screw it all of the way back in and match your marks you ought to be fine. There was no pressure on the axle stub from this seal or cover that I could tell. The reason I checked this out is I have a 97 Legacy wagon that needs them replaced, so I done the practice on a transmission that was already shot. i noticed that on the pass side of the trans were the axle attaches to the trans,i noticed it looks like a seal is leaking.(along with the smell of gear lube) my question is-has anyone ever replaced these seals and how hard is it? please tell me that the trans doesn't have to come out any help would be appreciated,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 On some vehicles the seal retainers set the play on the ring and pinion. This is not really by inch lbs but by gear pattern. On this type if you carefully mark where it is currently and the exact number of turns to get there if the spin type you are fine. With the shim type you just put the same shims back in that were there in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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