tranny fluid leaking out after i removed cv shaft

[Andrew Dahms]

I had a nasty crash a few months ago and am now repairing the damage. When i curbed the car in the winter, the driver side cv shaft broke and when I just pulled it out, all my tranny fluid leaked onto the ground. I am not thoroughly familiar with trannys and I was wondering if it is normal for this to happen.

 

[forcefed4]

Yup, that's normal.

 

[gordy3683]

yeah normal, next time drain the tranny fluid first its a lot less messy that way

 

[teamdsm95]

once you get it all back together don't forget to refill the tranny. I totally agree with gordy on draining it next time.

 

[1996dsm]

remember fill the tranny after you install the axles.