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It's a 2003 Dodge Stratus 2.4L A604 trans with 198,000 miles on the whole thing.
I have a question about replacing the axle seals on the transmission. I read some other topics and they explained how to get the axles out which I already know how to do just fine but when it came to actually installing the seals there weren't any details. I'm not exactly sure how to get the old seal out and the new seal in, where to put the RTV if any is needed, and if I need to remove the outer race retainer for the diff. bearing. Would I need a seal installer or can I just hammer them in with a block of wood? I bought these seals on ebay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170905904649?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 so hopefully those are the right ones. I read the green seals are what you need so those seem correct, not sure about the quality of them but anything for now is better than what's in there.
I also read about the seals failing because of the diff. bearings wearing and the whole assembly moves down and the axles wear the bottom of the seal out or makes it an oval shape. I noticed there's quite a bit of play and backlash in the diff. Is that adjustable? If not would putting new bearings in it fix the problem? I just want to do the whole seal replacement job once and try everything to make it not leak again for a really long time.
Lastly are there any other common leaks on the engine or transmission that I should address too? There's a growing puddle of oil and transmission fluid under the car.
Thanks for your time everyone, I know it's a lot of questions to ask but, I just needed more details on what to expect. and how to do the job right. Thanks again!
I have a question about replacing the axle seals on the transmission. I read some other topics and they explained how to get the axles out which I already know how to do just fine but when it came to actually installing the seals there weren't any details. I'm not exactly sure how to get the old seal out and the new seal in, where to put the RTV if any is needed, and if I need to remove the outer race retainer for the diff. bearing. Would I need a seal installer or can I just hammer them in with a block of wood? I bought these seals on ebay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/170905904649?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 so hopefully those are the right ones. I read the green seals are what you need so those seem correct, not sure about the quality of them but anything for now is better than what's in there.
I also read about the seals failing because of the diff. bearings wearing and the whole assembly moves down and the axles wear the bottom of the seal out or makes it an oval shape. I noticed there's quite a bit of play and backlash in the diff. Is that adjustable? If not would putting new bearings in it fix the problem? I just want to do the whole seal replacement job once and try everything to make it not leak again for a really long time.
Lastly are there any other common leaks on the engine or transmission that I should address too? There's a growing puddle of oil and transmission fluid under the car.
Thanks for your time everyone, I know it's a lot of questions to ask but, I just needed more details on what to expect. and how to do the job right. Thanks again!