where the drive shaft connects to the transmission or take special tools? Noticed a leak there recently. Chassis manual doesn't have much repairs to this part. Looks simple enough but I've never messed with a trans or driveshaft before. Not much cruising season left and I don't want to get into major down time cause I didn't know what I was getting into.

 

It's pretty easy. One of these will help to get the old one out:

 

Do you mean the front transmission seal, or the rear main seal?

- Eric

 

From the first post:

 

Your faith is strong, Joe...

... mine, not so much.

- Eric




EDIT: Holy crap, I just read that again:

"where the drive shaft connects to the transmission"

For some reason, I kept seeing CRANKshaft. I have no idea why.

Sorry... Carry on...

 

That tool reminds me of the one for drum brakes. I've put a shoes on in my time but never really figure out how to use it right. Always wished I could grow a third hand to hold that extra part in place.

 

Wheel(s) chocked as once you pull the ds, trans park does NOT work anymore. Properly supported so you can apply the required force to "pop/pull" the old seal and not knock the car off the stands. I would coat the seal surface where it contacts the trans tail with red/blue locktite or something similar. Work the seal in by working around with a hammer and block of wood. Don't bend it out of shape or it could leak again. Then "dress" the ds yoke with some Emory cloth as the new seal might not ride where the old seal did and you don't want a rust yoke tearing up the new sealing surface.

 

oil the seal lip and/or yoke where they make contact before installing shaft. Form-a-gasket #2 or Permatex 3H goo make good sealers for seal OD to trans housing

 

Like TexasT said, use a block of wood to drive it in. A 6" piece of 2x4 works fine. I like to drill a 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hole in it near the top end to clear the output shaft. Then you have something to hang onto. A couple of wacks and you're in.

 

I hate those old drum brakes !