project91crxsi

I have a transmission leak and it looks like its coming from the drivers side axle seal, is this a hard fix? do i have to take apart the trans or what?

project91crxsi

ohh if it helps its a L3-2079387 transmission, dont know if thats the stock crx one or what, but it looks like its leaking right where the axle goes into the trans

tek_civic

are you comfortable pulling your axle/halfshaft? If so you can do the repair yourself fairly easily. Just pop the axle out, use a hook or pliars or something to pull out old seal, pop in the new one.

Not familiar with that tranny code, im guessing its a D series tranny with no halfshaft. so just break free the axle nut, pull off the steering tie rod, pop free the lower ball joint, at which point you can pull the knuckle out of the way and pull the axle out. you might need to pry the axle out near the transmission as there is a snap clip on the axle that holds it in and can be a little tough. Just pry a little, turn pry turn pry, etc.

Should be good to go.

BiGZ

^ Yup,and new seal should be lubed w oil + tranz oil level checked after...

tek_civic

^ ahh good call haha

jonnyt1130

you actually dont need to undo the tierod and lower ball joint, just undo the upper ball joint and bottom strut bolt and thats plenty of room to work with.but either way works. i just replaced my axle seal 2 days ago too lol

project91crxsi

thanks guys, getting the seal monday and going for it, does anyone know what kind of transmission oil i need?

tek_civic

if you have any syncro grinds, you can get GM syncromesh with Friction modifier. Do a search for syncromesh, i cant remember the number. Its somewhat expensive but really does help.

If your syncros are good, then just refill with whatever the honda dealership gives ya.


oh and i usually did the upper balljoint as the weight of the knuckle pulling down on the ball joint and a hammer tapping just below the nut(between BJ and top nut) on the metal usually just makes the thing come apart without tearing into a boot.

project91crxsi

it usually doesnt grind, and i dont have a honda dealer near me, it would be nice if someone could tell me what kind of oil it needs, and any way to save the ball joints their kinda expensive

jonnyt1130

you can use 5w30 if you need to

tek_civic

Yeah standard 5-30 oil will work temp. but you should really use a honda mtf or similar. You need something that lubricates, yet has a friction type quality to it so that your syncros can catch the gears and match them up. Its kinda hard to explain without tearing apart a tranny and showing ya.

Best way to save the balljoint from damage is just like i said above.

Undo the top nut and back it off until its only on by a few turns. Then the piece of metal that the ball joint bolt goes through, give that some whacks with a metal hammer. The shock shoots into the bolt area there and usually breaks it free with the help of the weight of the knuckle. This is why we leave the bolt a little on, so when the thing gives it doesnt just drop down onto your foot or something haha