How do you change a rear transmission seal?
How to Change a Transmission Seal
- Raise and support the vehicle on jack stands. Place the vehicle in neutral.
- Unbolt and remove the driveshaft universal c-clamps at the pinion.
- Place a container under the tail shaft to catch lost fluid.
- Remove the seal with the use of the seal remover.
What is output shaft seal?
The output shaft seal, sometimes called the rear transmission seal or driveshaft seal, prevents fluid from escaping where the driveshaft yoke slips into the transmission. Front-wheel drive vehicles have two “rear” transmission seals, one for each axle.
When to replace the rear output shaft seal?
If your rear output shaft seal isn’t promptly replaced, your transmission becomes increasingly susceptible to damage from low fluid. You should therefore have it replaced as soon as it is diagnosed. Fast and easy Rear Output Shaft Seal Replacement service at your home or office. How can we help?
How much does it cost to replace oil seal on transfer case?
The average cost for transfer case output shaft oil seal replacement is between $212 and $254. Labor costs are estimated between $162 and $204 while parts are priced at $50.
What is the transfer case output shaft seal made of?
Like other shaft seals, the transfer case output shaft seal is a continuous circle made of a synthetic rubberized material that conforms to the surface of the shaft and allows the shaft to rotate freely inside the seal.
How does the output shaft seal work on a Ford F-150?
The outer casing of the output shaft seal is metallic, and is pressed into the output shaft housing, sealing it externally as well. To keep tension between the rubber, watertight seal and the output shaft, there is a spring inside the seal that constantly applies light pressure inward towards the transfer case output shaft.