Oil leaking from the transmission shifter shaft.

[Cowboy]

Need info on how to fix an oil leak at the shifter shaft as it comes out of the transmission. I have been having oil dripping for awhile now. I finally found the culprit today. Know just need to know how to go about fixing. Anyone know what it takes?

 

Thanks ahead of time.

Brian

[ragtop69gs]

Pull the linkage off the shift shaft, pull the middle gear cover and replace the seal . a small hooked tool like a dental pick is how I got the old seal out, slide the new seal as far into the bore as you can then slip a washer and short section of pipe over the shaft and use it to drive the seal home.

[Cowboy]

Jay,

Thanks for the knowledge. I ordered the oil seal and will replace in the morning. I was not sure how to remove the oil seal but it just came right out with a pick. New one should just slide back on and tap in place.

Thanks again.

Brian

[ragtop69gs]

Don't worry too much when you put the new seal in, it will leak a little till you get the cover back on to support the outer end of the shaft.

[Cowboy]

Jay,

One thing I should mention that after 109,000 miles seems that the seal is frozen. I ended up taking a slender long screw driver and hammer. Making sure not to damage the outside walls. It was a pain and after deforming the original seal I was wondering if it would ever come out. Got no damage and new seal in and no oil leaks.

Thanks

Brian