What does the output shaft in a gearbox do?
An output shaft connects the drive wheels to the automatic gearbox in your vehicle. The output shaft is the component that carries the power out of the transmission to the wheels. Depending on the speed you select and the gear that the automatic transmission sets, the output shaft will turn at the speed you determine.
What is a tail shaft seal?
The transmission seal that is most commonly replaced to prevent leakage is the tail shaft seal. This seals the driveshaft where it attaches to the output shaft of the transmission. It is attached at this point with the use of splines. As the vehicle moves, the driveshaft moves in and out as bumps are encountered.
What is a front transmission seal?
The front transmission seal is a round seal with metal on the outer diameter and rubber on the inner diameter. It is driven into the front of the transmission behind the torque converter, metal to metal as an interference fit.
What are symptoms of an input shaft leak?
- and you still have
- the power steering may not respond appropriately.
- Whining noises when turning the wheel
An output shaft connects the drive wheels to the automatic gearbox in your vehicle. The output shaft is the component that carries the power out of the transmission to the wheels. Depending on the speed you select and the gear that the automatic transmission sets, the output shaft will turn at the speed you determine.
The transmission seal that is most commonly replaced to prevent leakage is the tail shaft seal. This seals the driveshaft where it attaches to the output shaft of the transmission. It is attached at this point with the use of splines. As the vehicle moves, the driveshaft moves in and out as bumps are encountered.
The front transmission seal is a round seal with metal on the outer diameter and rubber on the inner diameter. It is driven into the front of the transmission behind the torque converter, metal to metal as an interference fit.