Axle seals

[GTRS Fiero]

Since I'm going to replace the axles, and I think one seal is leaking, I want to replace the axle seals.  Finding the seals is proving more difficult than expected.  The part shows, for several transmissions, then says it won't fit my transmission.

I may possibly have found a right side axle seal.

[Wreck It Ralph]

https://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/4T60E_4T60E_Transmission_left_side_axle_seal_p/370-000037402.htm

http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/TH125_440T4_4T60E_Transmission_axle_seal_p/490-000049402.htm

[GTRS Fiero]

Thanks.  Ordered.

[GTRS Fiero]

Here are the axle seals I got:


Hopefully, they're correct.  The passenger axle was possibly leaking, so this should be the right one.

[Wreck It Ralph]

I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 for you

[GTRS Fiero]

They're red and green, so they must fit!   

[Wreck It Ralph]

Not till next month. Why does everyone got to rush Christmas??? 😂

[scottb]

I would recommend a coating of gorilla snot (3m super weatherstrip adhesive) before installing. That will help to seal any potential leaks in the case. A hint is to get the adhesive cold before applying, makes it less stringy.

[GTRS Fiero]

It may take me that long to get them installed.  If you can guarantee that the red and green seals, if installed next month, will guaranteed fit, I can guarantee it will be next month when they get installed.   

[GTRS Fiero]

I would recommend a coating of gorilla snot (3m super weatherstrip adhesive) before installing. That will help to seal any potential leaks in the case. A hint is to get the adhesive cold before applying, makes it less stringy.

Good idea.

[Wreck It Ralph]

Lubricate the axle and rubber. This is what I used to use. When putting the metal clad seals in we used to use a yellow sealant... for the life of me I can’t remember the name. We just called it monkey snot but I know that’s not the name.

[GTRS Fiero]

Lube the axle shaft?  Or just the rubber at the joints?

[Wreck It Ralph]

Shaft and rubber. Prevents Tears in the rubber. You can also just mix petroleum jelly and transmission fluid. Slick as ice.

[scottb]

Lubricate the axle and rubber. This is what I used to use. When putting the metal clad seals in we used to use a yellow sealant... for the life of me I can’t remember the name. We just called it monkey snot but I know that’s not the name.

I've always used 3m super weatherstrip adhesive........ FYI, monkey snot is used on piping systems in the US Navy

[GTRS Fiero]

On the trip down there, I lost a quart of transmission fluid.  I knew it was leaking a bit at the right axle seal, and certainly, there were a few drops, from time to time.  When the axle seal comes out, I want to see why it was leaking.