Help Manual transmission leaking, S54 leaking at driver side axel housing Options

[toyota123]

I have been burning up wheel bearings recently and through a process of elimination. I learned that the hub had gone out. Originally I thought the abs ring that came on the new axel I installed was grinding on the hub, so I pulled it all apart to find out it was one of the races that had come loose( don't ask me how, I put 150+ flb of torque on the axel nut) while I had it all apart I tried to tap the abs ring off (had a corolla I had to do that with once). Apparently during the process I managed to un seat the axel from the trans and it was leaking profusely. I figured I lost a quart or more fluid. So I re seated the axel and added some more fluid and yet it still leaks, not as bad as before though. Probably about 1 decent sized drop every 2-3 seconds
I let Jiffy lube change the fluid the day before I noticed the leak. I had them run 1qt of ATF through because I had no idea when the last time the fluid was changed or if it had ever been flushed before I boughte it. I'm right at 160k miles so I figured I couldn't hurt to be safe

Any ideas before I pay an arm and a leg taking it to a transmission shop?

[blackliftback]

I would replace the axle seal on the transmission. Its only a couple bucks and very easy to do.

Btw why are you putting atf into a manual trans?

[toyota123]

The ATF was just run through for the purpose of flushing any shavings or gunk because it's a lot cheaper than syncromesh
And thanks for the help
Auto Zone doesn't have an axle seal listed on there site. Does it have a different name?

This post has been edited by toyota123: Aug 29, 2013 - 10:02 AM

[Roadrash]

Output shaft seal...


http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.o...&vi=1274396

This post has been edited by Roadrash: Sep 1, 2013 - 12:05 AM

[toyota123]

Thanks I mostly run through auto zone because of their reward program. I actually ended up getting the seal and a 24mm wrench so I can do my own fluid changes on the tranny now. Walked out the door having only paid 12 cents

[blackliftback]

Very important!!!
Remember to treat that seal with a lot of care! It can be broken very easy! When installing, i suggest using a 2x4 wood and use that to slowly tap in the seal.

[Roadrash]

^^^ very good point. they are delicate. slightest nick or tear will make them leak. i grabbed a socket, a big one mind you, that the outside lip of the seal fit nicley into. then a 2x4 on the socket and some love taps in.