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I had replaced both the oil seal and o-ring. The oil seal was leaking in my case because it was dripping on to the exhaust. But, you might just have a slow leak coming from the seal or o-ring. if you do not see any drips leaking on the exhausst or smell anything, you probably have a slow leak. The w...

Thanks for the advice. You are right. I used a mallet and it went back in. The "c" clip actually condenses around the axle shaft and then springs back out when it is hammerd in. I used some motor oil on the shaft around the seal. No more leaks!! YEAH!! This board rocks! Thanks for all of t...

I finally got around to replacing this seal (took long enough). But, I made a big mistage on taking off the drive axle. I forgot to remove the pin that holds the drive axle to the Axle shaft in the differential/transmission. The whole unit (drive shaft axle) came out. It has a "C" clip tha...

Iam about to replace the front wheel bearings on my 1993 legacy. I removed the spindle/hub from the car. I have a press, but want to make sure the process is done correctly (especially pressing them out and then back in correctly). Can someone please post a reply on the steps to press the old one ou...

Thanks for the diagram an everyone for the help. I will let you know how i make out no it..

I have heard that there is a small spring on the seal that needs to be removed? and if not, the spring can fall into the tranny? Is this true for this year and model?

Josh,

Is there alot involved in the replacement?

Thanks for the instructions.. I will let you know how I made out.....

I have a 1993 Subaru legacy AWD and the driveshaft seal is leaking where the cv shaft mates to the tranny. It is dripping on to the converter y pipe where the o2 sensor is located. How hard is it to replace this seal in the transmission? Could this be gear oil and transmission fluid leaking? I belie...