Upper shift shaft seal in bell housing...

watchinthebobber

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Is this a common area to cause a leak into the u-joint bellows? I'm guessing I should probably change the seals and bushing here while I've got things apart.

What's required to change these parts? I couldn't find an exact reference in the OEM service manual.

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Re: Shift shaft seal in bell housing...

Re: Shift shaft seal in bell housing...

Ok, I found the procedures. Do I need to worry about the bottom bushing at all? It looks like just a bushing and not a watertight seal?

As far as the upper bushing would I need to the special tool to install anything?

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Re: Shift shaft seal in bell housing...

Re: Shift shaft seal in bell housing...

Ok I've had more time to inspect the bushing seals and sure enough the bottom seal on the upper bushing is shot. I guess this was letting water in.

I see a special tool required to install the bushing. Will I need this or can I make my own? I'm more concerned right now with removing the old bushings and seal. The manual does not cover this at all.

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Re: Shift shaft seal in bell housing...

Re: Shift shaft seal in bell housing...

I got the old bushing and seals out after messing with it for a while before I figured out the easy way to do it. I don't think the special tool is necessary. A 1/2" socket fits the bore perfectly.
 
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Re: Upper shift shaft seal in bell housing...

Hey, answering your own questions now!! :D:D:D

As for a special tool to install the seal/bushing... I just use a bolt, nut and a bunch of washers... Sort of like a press.. Just squeeze it all together...

Chris........
 
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Re: Upper shift shaft seal in bell housing...

achris said:
Hey, answering your own questions now!! :D:D:D
Click to expand...

Hehe gotta talk to someone about this neverending project. ;)

I'm a bit confused on reassembly though. I have the later style bushing and seal arrangement. I ended up popping the bushing out the top and the seals out the bottom. I think it would be easier to put them back in this way. Any problems with this?
 
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