I need help in locating a transmission fluid leak, need help from the veterans Options

[6strngs]

alright, so I had to pull my transmission to replace my rear main seal a while back and after I got everything back together I've noticed I have a leak coming from where the driver's side axle where it meets the transmission. I've left it be for several months just topping the fluid off every couple of weeks, but I'm ready to fix the actual problem now, but I'm just not positve on what it could be. That's the main reason I haven't already fixed it. I've been pouring over my toyota factory repair manual for the last 3 hours and I've come up with 3 possible causes for the leak, but I'd take any opinions from anybody who knows more about this transmission than I do or any info on any of these 3 things.

My first guess is, at the end of the axle is a snap ring which is supposed to be replaced when re-installing the axle. I didn't replace this ring as I didn't know it needed to be replaced. I took some pictures of my manual to show what I mean if that isn't clear:




the next thing I think it could possibly be is the O-ring for the differential case bearing retainer. Basically where the axle connects to the transaxle is this piece with 6 bolts going into it. I had a hard time removing the axle and I figured those bolts needed to come out. So I had removed them and had even pried on it! There is an O-ring under it that is a non-reusable part that I think could possibly cause the leak. here's a pic (the letters are blurry, but you can still somewhat read it. it's the O-ring underneath the "differential side bearing retainer", the diamond, which just looks like a blob in this picture, indicates it's a non-reusable part)



Lastly, I guess there is an oil seal inside the same bearing retainer. This seems the most likely culprit to me. here's two pics showing the pictures and the text next to them regarding this oil seal:




So what do you think? Would those three things be the only 3 things which could possibly cause a leak right there? I'm also looking for the part numbers for these 3 parts. I've been to a parts store asking for them and they couldn't find any of them, and I've looked online on 1sttoyotaparts.com's catalog and couldn't find them, so I'm guessing the only way I'm gonna find them is with specific part numbers. so, please, HELP!

[Batman722]

axle seal.

[6strngs]

axle seal.

is that the seal inside the bearing retainer like I showed? I was looking through my manual for anything about an axle seal and didn't see any mention or picture of one. I figured it was that seal that I did find.

[Batman722]

your pics are blurry...I'm having a hard time sorting them

this is what I'm talking about

[6strngs]

hmm, I bought axle seals from a parts store a couple months ago but after looking through the manual I didn't think there were any axle seals. *sigh* well, do you know roughly the diameter of those? I just went and measured the ones I have to be 2 1/8" inches. maybe I'll just takie it apart tomorrow and have a look around at the parts and try to see what I can see.

[mr-belowaverage]

They surround the axle shaft itself at the opening into the transaxle housing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25418806@N06/2395199282/

Yours are probably dry, and dirty, and almost impossible to distinguish from the metal around it. The whole inside ring pops out and should be replaced if they aren't nearly new.

[hurley97]

hmm, I bought axle seals from a parts store a couple months ago but after looking through the manual I didn't think there were any axle seals. *sigh* well, do you know roughly the diameter of those? I just went and measured the ones I have to be 2 1/8" inches. maybe I'll just takie it apart tomorrow and have a look around at the parts and try to see what I can see.

the big green book calls it an "oil seal" and labels it as a non-reusable part

the parts in Dustin's picture should be for a 95 GT w/o ABS. your should be pretty much the same, copy the part numbers on the bags and order them from the dealer.

[Batman722]

the parts in Dustin's picture should be for a 95 GT w/o ABS. your should be pretty much the same, copy the part numbers on the bags and order them from the dealer.

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[6strngs]

well, I still don't see anything in the BGB where it shows an oil seal. but I'm gonna take my axle out in a little bit and see. my friend borrowed my jack so I have no way to check it out right now.

[6strngs]

So I took the axle out today and sure enough there is a seal staring me right in the face! and the seal I had from the parts store was the same. So, replaced the driver's side axle seal today! Time will tell if it fixed the leak, I'll look at it again in a day or two. Problem is, I think the passenger side is leaking too... oh well, that axle is easier to take out, at least IMO. Thanks for all your help guys! and girl

[chacha]

if you have a leak somewhere near the passenger side...then always number one rule...check the water pump seal...usually wears out on most cars for radiant coliant leaks... my 2cents...

[6strngs]

I've got lots of leaks. my biggest one being a coolant leak but I'm pretty sure it's coming from one of my oil cooler hoses. and I'll replace that the next time I have my turbo out. I'm trying to get some of my leaks sorted out one at a time right now and take care of some of the small stuff I shrugged off when installing the turbo and stuff.