Drivetrain T5 Transmission Leak at Tailshaft

[MDrisc]

Noticed some transmission fluid coming out of the T5 at the tailshaft. Just got car back together. T5 is used and put aluminum driveshaft in. Seal at tailshaft doesn’t look to be in bad shape but it’s leaking out from behind that seal, into driveshaft then down onto exhaust.

Just curious who’s been down this road before. Does replacement of that seal only tend to typically fix this and how hard of a job is that with transmission still installed?

Or have a lot of people seen this one still leak after the seal and there be more too it.

Just trying to prep myself for how to fix.

Thanks,

 

[General karthief]

It's similar to a rear main seal or a timing cover crank seal, yank the driveshaft, pop the rear trans seal out, tap the new one in. I coat the yoke with trans fluid, some on the splines of the tailshaft too.
I will worn you, my mechanical skills rate as well as my spelling and grammar

 

[Noobz347]

Which far exceed his ability to fly a helicopter.

 

[General karthief]

Which far exceed his ability to fly a helicopter.

You're still pissed about that??

 

[Noobz347]

You're still pissed about that??

The Columbians were laughing at us.

 

[nickyb]

Take driveshaft off rear end and check the amount of play at trans. If the yoke has alot of play then just changing the rear seal in tail housing ain't gonna do.
You'll have to change the tail shaft bushing ( no fun).

 

[AeroCoupe]

Tool to change the bushing is really nice to have but they are expensive. You may put a feeler out on here and see if anyone has one and will loan / rent it out.

Thread 'Need to replace the output shaft bushing on your T5? Here's the tool to get.'

Aug 17, 2008

I get stubborn on these projects. If I can't rent a specialty tool, I'll find and buy it. I don't like paying some guy to do the work for me if I can just buy the tool. I checked my local auto tool rental shops, and no one had even heard of this tool. Not even Autozone, who supposedly still carried it. After searching online for what felt like forever, I found a universal tool that works on several different transmissions including an AODE and 4R70W. I guessed it would work for a T5, and I was right. So without further adieu, here's photos of the tool.

This tool...

• Chythar
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This one came up in several threads on other forums with really good reviews:

Streetside Tools SST-0160 - Extension Housing Bushing Driver / Installer and Removal Transmission Tool / Kit

Extension Housing Bushing Driver / Installer and Removal Transmission Tool / Kit

www.streetsidetools.com

Other option is to pull the housing and take it to a transmission shop and have them replace the bushing. I would call them before doing any work so you know if they just want the whole transmission or just the housing.