Replacing Passenger Side Axle Seal

[ZachM31]

Well this is my second time around replacing this seal now, first time i think i messed up, just because my tranmission still leaked from that seal, so now i am going to do this right, i greased the seal up, and pounded it in about 80% of the way, just wanted to see how far it is suppose to go in? the first time i did it, i pounded it in all the way, and figured maybe thats why it still leaked? so i was just seeing where you stop pounding at? thanks.

 

[GSTdude06]

You get the spring side all the way in and it will seal perfectly, I used a big socket that fits the seal and put a extension on it and just hammer it in softly till it is in all in EVENLY, you probally didnt get it evenly in. Ive had to change my left and right and neight has leaked since.

 

[robs90tsi]

Also, did you make sure that there were no chips or gouges in the metal where the seal sits into?? I had this problem, I just ended up sanding it down, and the problem was fixed.

 

[ZachM31]

gouges are minimal,i did feel one at the top of the hole, but nothing substantiary, i guess i'll just pound it in some more, the first time i did it, i dont think i had it pounded in evenly, this time i took my time, and worked it in slowly, so i think i'll be alright... If the leak isnt fixed, well, i guess maybe next time? haha no, i think this will solve the problem, i am pretty sure the leak was coming from the spring not seating properly.. thanks though!!

 

[1SloColt]

The seal should be sticking out about 1/8th of inch. DO NOT pound it in flush with the trans.

 

[ZachM31]

alright, i'll see what i can do, i think it's flush right now, so i'll have to work it out a tad bit... we'll see how that goes haha.

 

[Marc91GSX]

Here is a tip for putting small seals in. Take a small socket (parts store cheapy) that is wide enough to fit snug to the inside of the seal. Then get a deep wall (parts store cheapy)socket that will be wide enough to full cover the seal evenly on all sides. Take some goop or gorilla snot (3M yellow) and cover the top of the small socket with the glue. Once this is done Glue the small socket to the inside of the big one. This will help you to keep the seal centered in side the larger socket which will give you a better chance of getting the seal in flush. If you go out and buy a seal installation kit you will see that they are set up pretty much the same way.