New axle, now leaking :(

geezfoolsgeezfools Wagonist
in Engine & Drivetrain
Okay, CV joint blew up on me. I thought I had a little more life left in it and no such luck. Got it home, swapped it out for a new complete axle. Had a bitch of a time getting it into the tranny, but got it done(didn't think I would have to press that hard). After driving it though, it's leaking oil and most likely from the tranny not the CV joint or anything. Any suggestions? How much of a gap should there be between the axle and the tranny? I'll snap a picture as soon as I get home from work tonight...

I found this picture, which shows it perfectly.
http://img573.imageshack.us/i/img0010z.jpg/

In a thread on another honda forum, they mentioned seals being an easy replacement and the most likely issue, is this true for civics as well?

Comments

  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    Axle seal on gearbox needs replacing
  • shenrieshenrie Council Member
    ^^^ What he said.

    They are easy to replace. take the old one out, clean it up and put in your pocket. Take it with you to the parts store. for some reason there are so many different seals for these cars it pisses me off. it could just be our local dipshit auto parts store nimrods, but it alwyas takes 3-4 tries before I get the right ones. Match up the new with the old before you leave the store. Save yourself some trips, lol.
  • geezfoolsgeezfools Wagonist
    Girlfriend is picking up a new seal from the dealer today, part number 91206-PL3-A01 and enough genuine honda tranny fluid to get 'er back on the road.

    Thanks guys
  • jloehleinjloehlein Band Wagon
    These have a retaining ring on the end of the axle that does into the transmission, right? I've found putting a dab of grease around that ring to keep it centered while installing the axle helps.
  • geezfoolsgeezfools Wagonist
    Did the entire process last night in about an hour. Kind of goes a little smoother when you do it two times in a week. Seal was tough to get out since I didn't know what I was doing. Hardest part was getting the oil back in, will have to do it differently next time. Did you use genuine honda MT fluid :)
  • NZ-DB8RNZ-DB8R Moderator
    Always use Honda MTF. It is the best for Honda gearboxes.

    Only reason I would ever not use it was if I had a aftermarket plate LSD. Then Motul Type FF Gear Oil is the way to go
  • yasserdollieyasserdollie Band Wagon
    sup guys. dont mean to hijack but will a crx or sedan gearbox seal work on a wagon? im in South Africa and we dont have the wagon here.
  • AbideAbide Council Member
    NZ-DB8R wrote: »
    Always use Honda MTF. It is the best for Honda gearboxes.

    Only reason I would ever not use it was if I had a aftermarket plate LSD. Then Motul Type FF Gear Oil is the way to go

    FSM actually says to use SAE 30wt conventional oil. Use what you want though, it's always been widely debated.
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