Corolla Axle Shaft Seal Replacement

I'm helping a buddy out with a leak on his automatic-equipted '93
Corrola.

It is leaking trans. fluid from around the drivers side axle seal.

I've done this job on Hondas, but never on a Toyota.

How does one get the seal out of the transmission? Is there a circlip,
or?

Anything else I should know abou this job?

Thanks.

On Sun, 19 Nov 2006 17:29:30 -0800, Weldman wrote:
[color=blue]
> I'm helping a buddy out with a leak on his automatic-equipted '93
> Corrola.
>
> It is leaking trans. fluid from around the drivers side axle seal.
>
> I've done this job on Hondas, but never on a Toyota.
>
> How does one get the seal out of the transmission? Is there a circlip,
> or?
>
> Anything else I should know abou this job?
>
> Thanks.[/color]


The only one I ever did was a Tercel, and it just pulled out, and the new
one slid in.

Hope this helps.

Anyone know offhand what size the large hub nut is? Something like
32mm or so?

"Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163986169.937451.227000@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> I'm helping a buddy out with a leak on his automatic-equipted '93
> Corrola.
>
> It is leaking trans. fluid from around the drivers side axle seal.
>
> I've done this job on Hondas, but never on a Toyota.[/color]

One big difference between Hondas and Toyotas is that the front of the
engine faces the RH side of the car ;-)
[color=blue]
>
> How does one get the seal out of the transmission? Is there a circlip,
> or?[/color]

I am pretty sure that there is a C-clip that holds the driveshaft but the
seal should just pull out. Besdes replacing the seal, you will have to
replace the dust seal at the hub and the C-clip.
[color=blue]
>
> Anything else I should know abou this job?
>
> Thanks.
>[/color]
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

Thanks, Ray. Do you know what size the hub nut should be? I think I
have a 27, 32, and 36mm sizes.



Ray O wrote:[color=blue]
> "Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1163986169.937451.227000@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...[color=green]
> > I'm helping a buddy out with a leak on his automatic-equipted '93
> > Corrola.
> >
> > It is leaking trans. fluid from around the drivers side axle seal.
> >
> > I've done this job on Hondas, but never on a Toyota.[/color]
>
> One big difference between Hondas and Toyotas is that the front of the
> engine faces the RH side of the car ;-)
>[color=green]
> >
> > How does one get the seal out of the transmission? Is there a circlip,
> > or?[/color]
>
> I am pretty sure that there is a C-clip that holds the driveshaft but the
> seal should just pull out. Besdes replacing the seal, you will have to
> replace the dust seal at the hub and the C-clip.
>[color=green]
> >
> > Anything else I should know abou this job?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >[/color]
> --
>
> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)[/color]

"Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1164002135.206629.246070@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
> Thanks, Ray. Do you know what size the hub nut should be? I think I
> have a 27, 32, and 36mm sizes.[/color]

You're welcome, and sorry, I have no idea what size the hub nut is.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)[color=blue]
>
>
>
> Ray O wrote:[color=green]
>> "Weldman" <wrenwright@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1163986169.937451.227000@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...[color=darkred]
>> > I'm helping a buddy out with a leak on his automatic-equipted '93
>> > Corrola.
>> >
>> > It is leaking trans. fluid from around the drivers side axle seal.
>> >
>> > I've done this job on Hondas, but never on a Toyota.[/color]
>>
>> One big difference between Hondas and Toyotas is that the front of the
>> engine faces the RH side of the car ;-)
>>[color=darkred]
>> >
>> > How does one get the seal out of the transmission? Is there a circlip,
>> > or?[/color]
>>
>> I am pretty sure that there is a C-clip that holds the driveshaft but the
>> seal should just pull out. Besdes replacing the seal, you will have to
>> replace the dust seal at the hub and the C-clip.
>>[color=darkred]
>> >
>> > Anything else I should know abou this job?
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >[/color]
>> --
>>
>> Ray O
>> (correct punctuation to reply)[/color]
>[/color]

On Sun, 19 Nov 2006 18:27:02 -0800, Weldman wrote:
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> Anyone know offhand what size the large hub nut is? Something like
> 32mm or so?[/color]

Sorry...no idea. You should be able to reuse the old one; all that was
required on mine was a new cotter pin!

The nut should be around 30mm or so. DO NOT EVER REUSE THE NUT>>>EVER!
Buy a new one for about 2 to 3 dollars at your local parts place.
Torque spec is somewhere in the neighborhood of 150 to 160 ft
lbs...check at the dealership in your area...they will supply the
correct lb-ft rating. The seal can be gently pulled out with a
screwdriver if you are perfect or you can use a seal puller. Use a
sealer installer to drift the new one back in after you make certain
that the seal flange has not been damaged and is free of all dirt and
grime. This is a hint to make certain that everything is spotless and
clean. Before you pull the seal look and see which way the seal goes
in so you don't get it backwards...seen it done on accident before.
The easiest way to get the shaft out is to use a padded pry bar and
give it just a LITTLE nudge in between the trans and the half
shaft...it should "pop" and then slide out. Notice the little circlip
on the drive flange when you slide it out.....REPLACE IT!! Another
dollar....cheap easy insurance. They wear and should always be
replaced when half shafts are pulled....helps hold it in the trans.
When you reassemble make certain the that end of the half shaft is
spotlessly clean, place a little of the appropriate oil on it and the
new seal and then slide the halfshaft back in taking care NOT to
contact the seal....This is how they get cut and leak again.
Oh...remember to drain your fluids BEFORE you pull out the halfshaft or
have a pan waiting as you will lose around a liter of fluid if you
don't. Have the necessary fluids of the correct type on hand to refill
what you have lost also.
Best



Weldman wrote:[color=blue]
> I'm helping a buddy out with a leak on his automatic-equipted '93
> Corrola.
>
> It is leaking trans. fluid from around the drivers side axle seal.
>
> I've done this job on Hondas, but never on a Toyota.
>
> How does one get the seal out of the transmission? Is there a circlip,
> or?
>
> Anything else I should know abou this job?
>
> Thanks.[/color]

The nut should be around 30mm or so. DO NOT EVER REUSE THE NUT>>>EVER!
Buy a new one for about 2 to 3 dollars at your local parts place.
Torque spec is somewhere in the neighborhood of 150 to 160 ft
lbs...check at the dealership in your area...they will supply the
correct lb-ft rating. The seal can be gently pulled out with a
screwdriver if you are perfect or you can use a seal puller. Use a
sealer installer to drift the new one back in after you make certain
that the seal flange has not been damaged and is free of all dirt and
grime. This is a hint to make certain that everything is spotless and
clean. Before you pull the seal look and see which way the seal goes
in so you don't get it backwards...seen it done on accident before.
The easiest way to get the shaft out is to use a padded pry bar and
give it just a LITTLE nudge in between the trans and the half
shaft...it should "pop" and then slide out. Notice the little circlip
on the drive flange when you slide it out.....REPLACE IT!! Another
dollar....cheap easy insurance. They wear and should always be
replaced when half shafts are pulled....helps hold it in the trans.
When you reassemble make certain the that end of the half shaft is
spotlessly clean, place a little of the appropriate oil on it and the
new seal and then slide the halfshaft back in taking care NOT to
contact the seal....This is how they get cut and leak again.
Oh...remember to drain your fluids BEFORE you pull out the halfshaft or
have a pan waiting as you will lose around a liter of fluid if you
don't. Have the necessary fluids of the correct type on hand to refill
what you have lost also.
Best



Weldman wrote:[color=blue]
> I'm helping a buddy out with a leak on his automatic-equipted '93
> Corrola.
>
> It is leaking trans. fluid from around the drivers side axle seal.
>
> I've done this job on Hondas, but never on a Toyota.
>
> How does one get the seal out of the transmission? Is there a circlip,
> or?
>
> Anything else I should know abou this job?
>
> Thanks.[/color]

I think I would try a fish and tell him to stay away from the ocean ;)


mike


<kerr.highland@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Weldman wrote:[/color]

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>> How does one get the seal out of the transmission? Is there a circlip,
>> or?
>>
>> Anything else I should know abou this job?
>>
>> Thanks.[/color]
>[/color]