Rear Transmission Seal Leak

[RangerRocker]

So my ranger just sprung a leak at the rear tranny seal, where the driveshaft connects. How hard is it to change this seal?

Thanks

 

[bumbleb77]

If it's 2WD....EASY!!! Romove the driveshaft.(some fluid may come out). To romove the oil seal from the end of the extention housing, they do make a special tool, but if you use a hammer and screwdriver(carefully) you could just pull it out. Inspect the contact surface of the seal for damage, use a seal installer or a REALLY BIG SOCKET to drive it back on straight. Reinstall the driveshaft and you're done.

 

[RangerRocker]

Awesome Thanks man. I will jack up the rear of the truck and let gravity keep the fluid from leaking. Thanks for the advice.

 

[bumbleb77]

Let me know how it turns out!!

 

[RangerRocker]

Will do. Probably wont be till the weekend. The leak is very small. But I wanna fix it anyways. I will keep you updated.