700r4 rear seal replacement
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Le Mans Master
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700r4 rear seal replacement
Looks like I'm going to have to pop a new real seal in mine tomorrow. Is there anything to it other than remove driveshaft, swap seal, re-install driveshaft?
Do I have to mess with the c-beam, etc?
Will the trans puke a bunch of fluid if I pill the driveshaft out?
Never done one on a GM before, so thanks for the advice
Do I have to mess with the c-beam, etc?
Will the trans puke a bunch of fluid if I pill the driveshaft out?
Never done one on a GM before, so thanks for the advice
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Just release the rear u-joint and slide the driveshaft out.
Yes there will be a lot of fluid. Prepare for 2-4 quarts.
It might be easiest to drop the exhaust system.
Yes there will be a lot of fluid. Prepare for 2-4 quarts.
It might be easiest to drop the exhaust system.
Le Mans Master
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they used to have a tool that would pull the bushing out also, havent seen one for awhile
http://www.etoolcart.com/extension-h...hing-tool.aspx
http://www.etoolcart.com/extension-h...hing-tool.aspx
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Thanks, I had a feeling that might be the case. While I'm in there doing the LT-1 manifold on the passneger side it's only a few more bolts and the y-pipe is out.
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Le Mans Master
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they used to have a tool that would pull the bushing out also, havent seen one for awhile
http://www.etoolcart.com/extension-h...hing-tool.aspx
http://www.etoolcart.com/extension-h...hing-tool.aspx
OUCH! For that I'll leave the bushing in for now. The rear seal is just a stop-gap till I replace the trans.
