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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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I've read quit a few threads about leaky butt and side shaft seals and pan leaks, but I think this is different. I had to move the 2000 from one side of the garage to the other to make room for a new project. It was about 40 degrees at the time. When I got out of the car there was a puddle about 6 inches in diameter from where I started and a stream from there to where I backed up, about 30 feet, and then back to where I parked it. Put cardboard under and had another 4 inch puddle and then quit. So it seem to come out only when running. I have not raised it to look for obvious reasons, but if some one could point me in the right direction on what I might me be looking for would be great. Had the car for a year and never had any leaks. Thanks
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You'll only find the leak by getting the car up on a lift. Not sure if this will help but I'd still suspect the output shaft seal. Its 106 on this picture. Theres a good summary of a DIY change in the archive. Mine was replaced under warranty but it's not a job I'd tackle

Document ID# 1381949
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Leak at Rear of Vehicle (Replace Rear Output Shaft Seal With New Design Seal) #03-07-30-042 - (09/15/2003)
Automatic Transmission Fluid Leak At Rear of Vehicle (Replace Rear Output Shaft Seal With New Design Seal)
1997 - 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
with 4L60E Automatic Transmission (RPO M30)
Condition
Some customers may comment on a fluid leak from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may be more likely to occur when the temperatures are below freezing.
Cause
The rear output shaft seal (106) may take a set in cold weather, allowing the seal to leak.
Correction
1. Diagnose the source of the fluid leak. Refer to Fluid Leak Diagnosis (SI Document ID #403256).
o If diagnosis of the transmission fluid leak determines that the leak is from the rear output shaft seal (106), continue with the next step.
o If diagnosis of the transmission fluid leak determines that the leak is from a location other than the output shaft seal (106), continue with the appropriate service procedure.
2. Remove the transmission from the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement (SI Document ID #710311).




(106) Case Oil Seal Assembly (Corvette Only)
3. Replace the rear output shaft seal (106), P/N 24228816. Refer to Case Bushing Replacement In the Unit Repair Manual (SI Document ID #589612).
4. Reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. Refer to Transmission Replacement (SI Document ID #710311).
5. Road test the vehicle and confirm that all leaks have been repaired.
Parts Information
Part Number Description
24228816 Seal, Rear Output Shaft (106)
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