Husler005 TSi
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- Mar 8, 2004
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West Michigan,
Michigan
Hi Guys--posting this in the newbie section since I'm not allowed to post elsewhere. I noticed there were a few threads regarding the shift select seal on the 1G manual transmissions. The existing threads recommend filling the seal with RTV and/or splitting the transmission case to change the seal--this is not necessary, and it really isn't a big job to change the seal.
I was able to get the seal out using a punch and hammer inabout 10 minutes. Yep, that's a standard steel punch from Harbor Freight and a hammer. The transmission was out of the car for this procedure; however, you can probably do this with the trans in the car. Note I sprayed the pin with Liquid Wrench and let it sit for a few minutes before I began to hammer on it. Do also note the pin comes out only ONE way--it will come out on the radiator-side of the engine bay--that means you need to hammer in the direction of the front of the car.
Let the Liquid Wrench set for a few minutes (10 should do it). Hammer the pin with moderate force. After a few good swings, it will begin to move. Keep doing this and the pin will eventually come out. Be patient and don't hit the shaft too hard.
Once the pin is out, the selector linkage harness and rubber boot will come off. Then, gently tap the seal out of place and install your new seal. Note the factory seal looks to have a dab of RTV on the outside perimeter (that's the outside, not the inside that rides along the shaft).
I did this procedure on a 1992 Eagle Talon AWD with stock transmission. I took the trans out of the car to do a clutch swap. The only reason the trans looks clean is because I scrubbed it all day yesterday with soap and water (it was covered with oil and grease from the leaky seal).
Enjoy!
I was able to get the seal out using a punch and hammer inabout 10 minutes. Yep, that's a standard steel punch from Harbor Freight and a hammer. The transmission was out of the car for this procedure; however, you can probably do this with the trans in the car. Note I sprayed the pin with Liquid Wrench and let it sit for a few minutes before I began to hammer on it. Do also note the pin comes out only ONE way--it will come out on the radiator-side of the engine bay--that means you need to hammer in the direction of the front of the car.
Let the Liquid Wrench set for a few minutes (10 should do it). Hammer the pin with moderate force. After a few good swings, it will begin to move. Keep doing this and the pin will eventually come out. Be patient and don't hit the shaft too hard.
Once the pin is out, the selector linkage harness and rubber boot will come off. Then, gently tap the seal out of place and install your new seal. Note the factory seal looks to have a dab of RTV on the outside perimeter (that's the outside, not the inside that rides along the shaft).
I did this procedure on a 1992 Eagle Talon AWD with stock transmission. I took the trans out of the car to do a clutch swap. The only reason the trans looks clean is because I scrubbed it all day yesterday with soap and water (it was covered with oil and grease from the leaky seal).
Enjoy!
