Super VXer
As far as I know the shaft does not come out unless the trans is taken apart. We fished out the seal peaces with a fine pick (dentist tool) being very careful not to damage the seal housing. We then cleaned the area and pressed in the seal and remounted the mode switch and performed the trans. fluid check procedure per the shop manual. I believe the dealer charges 1.5 hours of labor to replace it if it becomes an issue. The part was about 6 bucks.
Larry S.
99 Astral Silver VX (176k)
91 Porsche 928 S4 (73k)
Super VXer
holy old thread rival...but a valid question...so i commend you SoTxVx
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Super VXer
Hey Larry, so is your tranny still leak free?
Bart
VXer
I never posted an update on this one.
Leaking seal behind the mode selector switch can be replaced without tearing apart the trans. Local trans shop had a small tool that worked itself between the shaft and seal face and extracted the old seal. Cleaned the area and pressed in the new seal. No leaking trans fluid since.
John
99 Silver VX
Super VXer
John, you're talking the selector shaft seal, right? I think mine might be leaking from there still and the pan. All that is getting replaced soon. I'm crossing my fingers.
Bartr
VXer
Yes. Small round seal around the gear selector shaft on the drivers side of the transmission.
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