 Driver Side Axle seal leaking, How hard it is to replace it? |
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 Dec 19, 2016 - 8:02 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
Helo all: I noticed drips in the driveway and looked underneath only to find the driver side axle seal is leaking from where the axle goes into the gearbox. My car is 1996 Celica Hatchback ST. 7AFE engine. Is this something that can be done at home? I have never replace the axle before. Any help or link to someone who has done it here would be nice. I do have the factory Service manual.
Thank You in Advance. msk |
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Dec 21, 2016 - 2:28 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
remove all the suspension preventing the axle from getting loose, then pull axle. Theres a bunch of threads on it, i'm sure there was a sticky related.
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Dec 21, 2016 - 8:14 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Thanks trdproven. The problem is that most of those links discuss GT cars which has slightly different axle and gearbox. Overall procedure is straight forward, but I read the axle does not come out easy. I will talk to Advance Auto to see what type of axle puller they can rent.
Now searching for the part number for the driver side axle seal. |
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Dec 21, 2016 - 8:15 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
it's not too bad but the right tool definitely helps. I did it myself with some air tools and pry bars.
you can rent a slide hammer from most auto parts stores as well. --------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Dec 21, 2016 - 8:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Thanks Cheela. I think the axle nut would be tough but overall does not sound too bad. If I can get the OEM seal ordered then I will tackle it during the holidays.
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Dec 21, 2016 - 9:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (msk59 @ Dec 21, 2016 - 8:42 AM)  Thanks Cheela. I think the axle nut would be tough but overall does not sound too bad. If I can get the OEM seal ordered then I will tackle it during the holidays. The axle nut isn't that difficult. When I did mine I used a 24" breaker bar, and then ended up putting a 6 foot long metal bar over top of that for more leverage and less effort. It broke free relatively easy. The hardest part was finding the correct socket size, I believe its a 32mm. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Dec 21, 2016 - 10:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Thank You. Got the parts ordered. I think I have both 32 and 30mm sockets and a 24 inch breaker bar. The axle was replaced by a shop in Topeka when the boot ripped but apparently they did not change the seal so it leaks.
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Dec 31, 2016 - 12:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 10, '14 From Tulsa, OK Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
OK I got it done last night. The dealer gave me the wrong seal so had to get one from Autozone. Pulling the axle out took about 15 minutes of struggle but came out eventually. Breaker bar helped with axle nut. I bought seal puller from harbor Freight and it worked like a charm. So Car is back on the road, no leaks so far fingers crossed. the seal was in pretty bad shape.
I want to thank all of you who helped me guide through the process. MSK |
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Jan 3, 2017 - 9:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (msk59 @ Dec 31, 2016 - 1:51 PM) OK I got it done last night. The dealer gave me the wrong seal so had to get one from Autozone. Pulling the axle out took about 15 minutes of struggle but came out eventually. Breaker bar helped with axle nut. I bought seal puller from harbor Freight and it worked like a charm. So Car is back on the road, no leaks so far fingers crossed. the seal was in pretty bad shape. I want to thank all of you who helped me guide through the process. MSK Thats what we're here for! -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Jan 3, 2017 - 9:53 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
nice! glad you got it figured out.
-------------------- *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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Jan 3, 2017 - 7:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
nice
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