How to Change a Toyota Corolla Transmission / Axle oil seal 

I had the opposite effect. The clip got mangled with the opening down. I had to return the axle. With the replacement I put the opening on top and the ring sagging and it rolled right in.

Yeah but then the old seal gets stuck in and then when pulling the old one you can damage the new one.

@@b0ssh0gg I haven't noticed a change in the drive.

Totally agree

I want to kiss his forehead for that information xD

@@Sage-fi7czright!!! The wizard trick!

Thank you Philip!

The seal that I replaced was the seal on the transmission. There are two, one for each side and they are different.

Oil seal Yaris Corolla is the same

It does have a torque spec and should be torqued according to your shop manual.

You might have scratched the crank itself.... Or uneven install of new seal..... Yes inside should be lubed with oil.. No grease on outside of seal

The car has a manual transmission so it requires gear oil, a very thick oil, with a much higher viscosity than motor oil....

That is a very good question. I have no idea. Sorry. Dust covers are usually installed for a reason though ....

Hello. I am really sorry I am seeing this question a year later, but here is the answer. The duct cover is important. it protects and prolongs the life of your seal which means you will not have to repeat the job any time soon, the potential for leaks will be smaller. I hope it helps. I have installed seals without the dust cover and some time later, I have had a leak through the seal. My DIY experience has taught me the following lesson: when installing CV axle seals, use the specialized service tools and you will be done in no time with no repairs to repeat, no headaches to endure, and MOST IMPORTANT, no risk to wear out your transmission (manual) gears due to low transmission fluid levels.) With that notion mentioned, if an experienced mechanic does the replacement of the seals, then, I defer to what she/he says. ..... (but I would still prefer to use the Specialized Service Tools).

In California no dust, mud , dirty... Will be fine.. If you 4x4 in dirty muddy environment it will eventually cause a problem..

Métal cover protect the car for rocks ...etc

Yes, the oil must come out first.

No. if the seal is in good shape and you are careful not to nick it when putting the shaft back in, as long as it doesn't leak, there is no need to change it.

Why would you not replace it? You have it all torn apart. Eventually it will leak. It's a cheap part = replace it every time you have access to it.

The seal might not be in square or you may have damaged it during installation. It's hard to say.

Don't grease or lube the new seal on the part that touches the area where the seal "seats." None of the metal to metal part of the seal should be oiled or greased or lubes. It's a friction fit that must be tight. Very tight.

Find and use the Specialized Service Tool. It will eliminate the headaches and leaks.

Yes, always install a new seal when changing an axle shaft.

Yes, both seals were replaced on both sides.

@@Engineerboy100 Thank you for taking your time out for us, Clint Hightower.

@@Engineerboy100 it's the same seal on both sides right? or are they different?

@Hashira Amarasuriya they're different sizes.....one is bigger than the other....be sure when ya buy them one says (left) and the other says (right)

I use redline synthetic gear grease. amzn.to/3k3Lq8f

Car is a 1994 Toyota Corolla Station Wagon. I've had it for nearly 30 years. I love it and will probably have it for decades to come.

I'm not sure how much a shop would charge but I would charge about $150 per side for a job like this but I don't usually work on other peoples vehicles.

@@Engineerboy100 Thank you Mr. Clint. I am very grateful for your wisdom. I am not very mechanical but I am a good farm hand. I will be watching all your videos since we have the same model and year wagon. Mine seems to have a groaning to it when I hit 50mph or greater. Do you think it could be my rack and pinion going? I dont see any leaks but I dont know what else it could be. The steering seems fine. Makes a little noise at faster speeds to when I pull it to the left but not to the right. If you had any experience or knowledge of this please share. I really appreciate you getting back to me. it means alot Sir.

Change the seal.

I used a ratchet extension to gently tap the seal until it seated evenly.

6:44 1"13/16 Socket

On the Toyota aygo, the seals are a different size on each side. I surmise it is the same for yours.

This was a manual transmission. Sorry, not sure of the part number of the seals.

I got toyota part #9031135065 the parts nbers toyota uses are interchangeable. They keep changing it but still same item

Manual 5-speed transmission.

1994

Yep.

@@Engineerboy100 i have done car alignment 6 days ago so there is again need or not

There are two different seals, one for each side. Best to get the part number for your dealer or the local parts store for the side you need.

Thanks 🙏

That’s good information

I would find a way to replace it even if I had to got to an auto recycler and pull on off a used car, you want that shaft to stay in.

@@Engineerboy100 okay I have no problem getting a new one the thing is finding one since I've been looking all over the internet for it and can't seem to find it.

Transmission have a transmission seal.... Rear motors have a real motor seal....2 different seals 2 different sizes.. Since your already there always change both!!

I mentioned it at 2:10 but I called it an axle smh

@@karkule5919 I think you are talking about automatic transmissions. they need to be running to get an accurate measurement. manual transmissions don't need to be running