I'm still in the process of gathering information to do this. The seals are leaking on both sides and have been for a while. The leak is a very slow leak and doesn't leave spots on the driveway but I can clearly see fluid when I do oil changes.
This has got to be the most confusing job I have ever attempted to do on a car.
I found this doc which documents the procedure on a V6 and L4, manual and auto.
http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/he...ssion_seal.doc There are some pics in the doc.
Thought I would copy and paste the procedure for the 4T40E in case the link ever goes away.
L4 Automatic Transaxle
Right side
To Remove:
NOTE: The stub axle shaft sleeve and seal must be replaced together. DO NOT replace the sleeve or seal separately.
1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right axle shaft.
3. Remove the snap ring from the stub axle shaft.
4. Discard the snap ring.
5. Install the special tools J 38868 and J 6125-1B or equivalent into the stub shaft snap ring groove.
6. Pull lightly on the shaft while rotating the shaft until the stub shaft snap ring at the differential seats in the taper on the differential side gear.
7. Remove the stub shaft from the transmission.
8. Remove the inner snap ring.
NOTE: Seal bore or sleeve assembly damage may cause fluid leaks.
9. Remove the sleeve from the stub shaft using special tool J 41227 or equivalent.
10. Remove the right hand axle seal from the transmission using special tool J 23129 and J 6125-1B or equivalent.
To Install:
1. Install a new sleeve on the output axle shaft using special tool J 41228 or equivalent.
2. Install the collet into the output shaft snap ring groove with the collet attached to the threaded collet shaft.
3. Place the new sleeve over the collet.
4. Install the bearing and nut onto the threaded collet shaft.
5. Hold the collet shaft while tightening the nut in order to press the sleeve onto the output shaft.
6. Remove special tool J 41228 or equivalent.
7. Install two new snap rings on the stub shaft.
8. Apply grease to the output shaft splines.
NOTE: Special tool J 41102-1A or equivalent must be used to install the axle seal to the correct depth.
9. Use special tool J 41102-1A and J 8092 or equivalent to Install a new seal. Lubricate the seal lip with transmission fluid. Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal.
CAUTION The seal lip may be damaged if allowed to contact the shaft splines.
10. Install the stub shaft into the transmission. Use a mallet to fully seat the shaft.
11. Install the axle shaft.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Check the transxle fluid level.
14. Check the shaft and seal for leaks.
Left Side
To Remove:
1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left axle shaft assembly.
3. Remove and discard the snap ring from the axle shaft.
4. Remove the axle shaft seal. Axle sleeve removal tool
5. Use special tool J 41227 or equivalent to remove the sleeve from the axle shaft.
To Install:
NOTE: The axle shaft sleeve and seal must be replaced together. DO NOT replace the sleeve or seal separately.
NOTE: Special tool J 41102-1A or equivalent must be used to install the axle seal to the correct depth.
1. Use special tool J 41102-1A and J 8092 or equivalent to Install a new seal. Lubricate the seal lip with transmission fluid. Carefully guide the axle shaft past the lip seal.
2. Apply grease to the output shaft splines.
NOTE: Special tool J 41228 or equivalent must be used to install the axle sleeve to the correct depth.
3. Use special tool J 41228 or equivalent to install a new sleeve on the output axle shaft.
4. Install the collet into the output shaft snap ring groove with the collet attached to the threaded collet shaft.
5. Place the NEW sleeve over the collet.
6. Install the bearing and nut onto the threaded collet shaft.
7. Hold the collet shaft while tightening the nut in order to press the sleeve onto the output shaft.
8. Remove the special tool J 41228 or equivalent.
9. Install a new snap ring on the output shaft.
10. Install the axle shaft assembly.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Inspect the axle shaft for leaks.
13. Check the oil level.
Reading this makes my head hurt. I still need the part numbers for all the parts needed for this job. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Also has anyone attempted this job? Do I really need all these special tools?
Thanks!