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Dreaded shift shaft seal in car tips

chargers777

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I bought the tool that screws into the seal. Didn't work anyone have any tips or tricks? Transmission is in the car.
 
do a search on a member dadsbee ,he had pics of how he did it.
 
Drop the valve body and knock out the seal from the bottom.

Take pictures of the valve body:
-installed before removal
-detail of selector gear positions and other arms
-just after you remove it and lay it down

buff out any wear marks in both shaft where they ride each seal.

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I have never dropped a valve body. To be honest a little intimidated by it.
Super easy to do... just makes a mess. It makes the shaft seal much easier to install, plus it gives you a chance to clean out any friction material from the bottom of the pan.
 
I have never dropped a valve body. To be honest a little intimidated by it.
I was 100% intimidated too.

But it was ok as long as you are are deliberate and cautious. There is a ball with a spring that goes against the detent. That can pop out. It's all about putting it back like it came out. There's like 6-8 small screw/bolts and it drops out. Much simpler than I thought/imagined.
 
Drop the valve body . Get a long bolt, a nut and two washers. Position seal. place washer on top. Put bolt through washer and seal. Put other washer on the bottom against trans. Install nut. Tighten bolt and nut , drawing the seal into the case.
 
I was 100% intimidated too.

But it was ok as long as you are are deliberate and cautious. There is a ball with a spring that goes against the detent. That can pop out. It's all about putting it back like it came out. There's like 6-8 small screw/bolts and it drops out. Much simpler than I thought/imagined.
10- 1/4" cap screw. Get a LARGE pan to collect the fluid and plan on letting it drip for a long time or wear goggles and a swim cap:).
Mike
 
10- 1/4" cap screw. Get a LARGE pan to collect the fluid and plan on letting it drip for a long time or wear goggles and a swim cap:).
Mike

I put aluminum foil down over a large flat pan to get a fresh clean surface. After I took the drain pan away. Then and remaining trans fluid on the foil, I could roll up in the trash.
 
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