Jeep Cherokee Transmission Output Shaft Seal Replacement

[@ProfeMAV]

Heads up, I replaced that seal on a replacement transmission and it still leaked. I removed the extension housing and removed the bushing and its oil grooves were completely worn out, causing more trans oil than normal to pass by.

[@baldomerogarza1458]

Marques Vestal how difficult was it to remove and replace the bushing? My 96 is needing it replaced soon

[@memphistennessee7266]

Same here.

[@jeanguillaume4589]

Hey Mark, how did you remove the bushing? did you have to remove the whole extension?

[@4763985]

@@jeanguillaume4589 Yes. There is some special tool with sliding hammer to snake it out, but it was really expensive and hard to find.

[@sprrepair4063]

Anyone have the part number to the referenced bushing?

[@4763985]

If you're going to yank the extension housing and replace the bushing (which is the real problem), it's a great excuse to go buy yourself the new 1/2" Ridgid battery-powered impact wrench. It made short work out of what otherwise would have been a tough job. Place a slightly smaller-diameter socket against old bushing and knock it out with a shop hammer. Freeze new bushing before installing. I placed a piece of oak over top so I wouldn't damage with hammer. I had to use socket to knock it in that last 1/8th inch. I used a same-size piece of PVC pipe to protect new seal in when I pecked it in with hammer. Use some gasket-maker to seal and reassemble. No more leak, and I saved myself a couple grand!

[@felipevalles8041]

how nasty was to remove the housing ,do I need to drain the tranny fluid ? scale 1-10 how stuck was the bushing , did you have to hit real hard, Thanks

[@4763985]

@@felipevalles8041 I don't remember draining fluid. Everything was nasty because it had been spraying fluid all over undercarriage. Might hit it with powerwasher before starting. 4-5/10 on bushing. Big shop hammer against socket took it right out.

[@fanofbama14]

When you remove the extension housing, you are hitting the bushing outwards from inside the extension housing correct? Hitting it towards the driveshaft, not towards the transmission? I’m about to take on this job and I’m trying to have as much information as possible before starting. Thank you!

[@4763985]

​@@fanofbama14 It's been two years ago so I'm not positive, but I believe I drove out the back, toward the driveshaft. There is a video on here of some kid punching one out with socket and shop hammer.

[@fanofbama14]

@@4763985 Ok I appreciate it! I have one more question. There were two seals available online for the extension housing. (The rubber seal that alone does not fix the problem) one has a small boot and one does not. Did yours have a boot? I ordered both just to be safe. The boot looks like it comes out about an inch onto the output shaft.

[@dioscw]

Wrong seal for that application, always use rubber coated seals for aluminium parts. Most of the time the reason of that leak in 2WD XJ's is that the bushing behind the seal is worn out, if that is the case the new seal will leak shorty after replacement (ask me how I know that). Thanks for the video I wanted to see how deep the seal would have to go. Also you should mention that when you remove the driveshaft the transmission will no longer hold the truck, wheels must be blocked and parking brake engaged.

[@RootSuitMan]

Do you happen to have the part number for the bushing?

[@memphistennessee7266]

@@RootSuitMan Make sure which transmission you have first. Small plate riveted on side with model number. I have the Aisin. My invoice from TranStar Industries says "57066A +W50-62 Bushing, A40 Series Ext H" for bushing, and "57074A 42201A Seal, A40 Series Rear" for seal. My salesman was Ricky Morris. He knew just what I needed.

[@RootSuitMan]

Did this seal end up fixing the problem for you? Because as someone else pointed out, you installed a different seal than what you had removed.

[@AntBlanco]

Thanks for video. I have the same issue on a 2000. Can you post the seal's part number and location you picked up/ordered it from? Thanks

[@tryingtofixstuff376]

I am pretty sure I got it at AutoZone, Duralast Transmission Seal, I believe the part # I used was 710319. If I were you, I would be sure to get the seal specific to your situation, I am not sure if your vehicle has the same transmission as mine or not.

[@mhhdounuts]

Go to any parts store and tell them you need a rear output shaft seal. And they'll probably ask your vehicle make and year if its 4x4 or 2wd and so on.

[@fanofbama14]

@@tryingtofixstuff376 Your seal looked like it had a metal outer ring. Did the seal you removed have the same metal outer ring? My factory one does not look like it is metal around the outside. Looks like full rubber construction similar to the one your removed.

[@4763985]

@@fanofbama14 My replacement was metal like the one installed above. I posted a link to a picture but it seems to have disappeared.

[@seantbr2019]

at autozone its actually part number 8660s it comes up as a wheel seal but its not put it in about a year ago used this video for guidance its been holding up great

[@eduardobolanos9171]

Gracias, no encontraba video de como hacerlo

[@OldWrench45]

I have a 1996 XJ 2wd with the AW4 automatic. I think they changed the slip yoke on the H.O 4.0's. I'm having hell finding an extension housing seal and slip yoke. Any help?

[@patrickblackburn2880]

Having issue with my 99 xj. Leaks on incline and driving and when I crawl under it I can wiggle drive shaft a little and see fluid coming out. Would this be the seal being my problem or something further in.

[@4763985]

FYI. I removed transmission tailshaft housing to replace bushing and seal about a year ago. Now, I have to take it all apart again because a plastic speedometer gear in there broke apart. Might want to replace that speedometer gear at the same time. Not looking forward to second go-round.

[@sprrepair4063]

Do you have the part numbers for seal and bushing?

[@jaimesilva9511]

does anyone here knows where to find the bushing?

[@ramirogallegos]

I have a small leak too, like shown in the video on my 01 Jeep Cherokee limited 2WD with an automatic Aisin 30-43LE transmission. I checked my official 2001 Jeep service manual from Chrysler and I don’t see anything related to a bushing for 2WD automatic transmissions, i did see on p. 21 - 97 Adaptor Housing Seal, the 2WD only mentions a seal no sign of bushing. Or if I’m not mistaken that bushing only applies to manual and/or 4x4 transmissions? Any help/ clarification would be of great help, thanks.

[@gu1l7y5p4rkfiles]

I would like to know this too.

[@4763985]

There is definitely a bushing on the 2001 2WD automatic. It's behind the seal.

[@outdoorsnmore5305]

Can you provide the seal you used? I couldn't find the one that fits auto parts kept giving me the wrong one.

[@mrichter4681]

www.quadratec.com/p/crown-automotive/output-oil-seal-jeep-cherokee-xj-comanche-mj-and-1993-grand-cherokee-zj-aw4?gclid=CjwKCAiA-f78BRBbEiwATKRRBEc1zCKPFV4SMuo4t1rxbyhvtzrHv-OJud12fH2uA1CpuzvpdtJ2ZBoCBWYQAvD_BwE

[@pissedoffconservative347]

Does the new seal have to be in all the way? Or flush? Also. Next time. Block the rear tires. Put it in neutral that way you can turn the drive shaft to get it to line up the first time.

[@aaron90xjaaron]

You didnt put the same type seal in it. It looks different. The one you took off had a cone type the installed one doesnt.

[@DoDge_ThiS_BrUh]

Did you have to the emergency brake on before you pulled the shaft off?

[@tryingtofixstuff376]

no, I don't think so

[@RootSuitMan]

I'm having a very difficult time finding this seal anywhere. What is it actually called / what is the part number? Edit: for anyone wondering, i believe it is the transmission extension housing seal

[@4763985]

RootSuitMan I found the correct bushing and seal at TranStar Industries in Memphis. [phone].

[@Saucy-gu4lo]

Where did you get the hook at?

[@tryingtofixstuff376]

It is part of my slide hammer puller set, if you google "slide hammer puller" or "slide hammer seal puller" you will see various options/sets pop up

[@mrrealtru1279]

Part number please

[@4763985]

My invoice from TranStar Industries says "57066A +W50-62 Bushing, A40 Series Ext H" for bushing, and "57074A 42201A Seal, A40 Series Rear" for seal.