I am having a problem with the passenger side axle leaking I have replaced the seal 3 times. 2 aftermarket ones and 1 oem, I am seating it flush with the transmission and not pushing it in to far and its still leaking.

The seals I am using are for a b16 and the transmission is a JDM b16b trans with lsd. Also seems like the passenger axle isnt locking in the trans. I have an integra axle with new c lip on the end of the axle and when I push it all the way in the trans its easy to pull back out and I am sure I pushed it in all the way.

Is there something in the trans thats messed up not making the axle seat? Am i using the wrong seal or axles? This is getting frurstrating to say the least. Also the car is a 97 hatchback civic with gsr motor. Thanks guys

 

My del sol with b18 and b16 trans passenger axle leaks too haven't tried new seal. Im gonna try that come spring.

 

How bad is the leak? Is it puking oil or is it more of a drip?

Is the area of the axle that contacts the seal smooth (no rust, rough edges etc)?

Seals are the same for all 92-00 B series Civics and 94-01 Integra. I have a feeling you knew that, but here's proof if you didn't:

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Shouldn't be easy to pull out at all. I would try bending the C clip out a little.

Take a good look in there. Maybe there is an old C clip suck inside.

 

Sorry for thread jacking but mine is more of a drip and it's a brand new axle. I think it's an axle seal

 

The leak is pretty bad leaves little puddles and you can see a line of fluid following the car lol. Yeah I knew the seals were all the same but I appreciate you looking it up.

I will try to bend the clip some and see if that locks it in. There isn't an old C clip inside it came out with the axle it held in the trans perfect before but i swapped the transmission from my other car.

 

Have you figured out the problem yet? mine does the exact same thing and its been replace 3 times!

 

make sure that axle is all the way the way in or else it can pop out and grind the ends up a bit leaving you stranded. I would try some permatex aviation, it's dark black sealant that brushes on. Put that on the trans and drive the seal in. Worth a try since the nothing seems to be working.

 

You want the seal flush with case ring around the seal. If the seal is set back too far in the trans
case, even a little, it can leak.

Push it way in and it will puke oil.

 

I did make sure it was flush and it still leaks. Its pretty frustrating

 

Did you ever get this figured out? I have the same drip/leak problem on my passenger side axle. This all came about the last time I replaced both of my axles, (NAPA Auto Parts). So when noticing this...I figured that I must have nicked the passenger side axle seal when I was popping the old axle out of the transmission. So I went to the Honda dealership and purchased an OEM seal. When I removed the axle from the transmission...the seal didn't show any signs of rips or cuts...but I replaced it with the new one just to be sure...however...I still have the same problem. Could it be a problem with the aftermarket axle from NAPA? The axle locks into place just fine so I'm confused. I am certain that the leak is coming from this point of the transmission.

Honda MTF isn't cheap...please help.

 

I ran across several threads like this when searching for the answer to this problem but no one ever followed up. So I'm bumping this thread.

My story:

The inner joint of a passenger side autozone axle pulled apart at the track a couple of months ago. I replaced it with a reman one (actually replaced both at the same time). After replacing the passenger side axle, it began to leak while driving, and a lot of the trans fluid was concentrated on top of the subframe (b18 in ek). I thought that the fluid must be coming from between the axle and trans since the subframe is above the midpoint of the axle in these cars.

I swapped out the reman axle for a new one, but it kept leaking. I inspected the seal which looked good, so I didn't replace it. It still leaked a little bit.

I then wiped down the trans really well and ran a bead of permatex grey along the case near where fluid was dripping. While that cured, I loosened the intermediate shaft bolts a little bit. I then placed the end of a breaker bar on the inner housing and smacked it with a hammer until I was sure it could go no further. Problem solved. No more leaking.

As far as Honda mtf being expensive, I just catch it in an iced tea pitcher and put a lid on it when I'm doing transmission service. Then reuse it.