How to replace shift shaft seal on Bseries Honda/ Acura transmission

I’ve had a tiny leak coming from the shift shaft seal for about a year now always thought I had to pull the tranny out. I finally searched how to do it and it was super easy. Decided to make a quick vid in how I did it.

[@marcosponce4285]

I just changed my first ever transmission and noticed days ago that I was leaking a fair amount of trans oil i got to say thanks for the video and the information given lifesaver haha

[@CalaveraChronicles]

No problem bro hopefully it works for you 🤙🏽

[@jimothy138]

thanks for making a perfect simple video with good camera work, this helps man

[@CalaveraChronicles]

You’re welcome!

[@captnjaygreybeard6394]

Don't have a Honda, but just wanted to get the basics, thanks for the video.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

You’re welcome

[@marcoserrano1745]

Bruhh!. I appreciate you tough u just helped me solve my problem. I replaced the axle seals and it just started leaking one day within the next day. N I also hit a speed bump n hit the shifter. It probably Teard it when I went over it sheesh had me second thinking my job. Once again thanks allawt! Stay blessed

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Glad i can help bro!

[@angelisone]

Contacted ATG about this. I applied Silicone Paste on the outside & inside of the Oil Seal after cleaning the Shaft and surrounding areas. They also recommend me to replace the round bushing on the Shift Shaft (2:54) because a lot of play when shifting. I hope your back is now well, Calavera Chronicles.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

angelisone thanks bro! Yes I’m back! Had Microdiscectomy surgery in late 2017 and so far it has been a life saver! Thank you for the well wishes.

[@angelisone]

@@CalaveraChronicles You can be in pain from other parts of the body. But the back makes one daily life /or chore a pain all over. My late husband was shot in the back and captured. Lucky the enemy let him go by way of an exchanges. But later in an Black Op he died.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

I’m sorry to hear that

[@2LegitTooQuit]

You only wanna apply silicone to the outside surface area of shift shaft seal. Never do the inside, the shift shaft rides on the inside of the seal and needs to move freely

[@Cardmonger]

My boot is torn and im glad i came across this video

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Edgar glad I can help out

[@johnathanlong8777]

Thanks dude your the shit for posting this video. Finally no more adding fluid!

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Johnathan Long no problem bro. I was on the same boat until I figured it out lol can’t believe how easy of a fix it was. Good luck!👍🏼

[@alejandrot430]

Your video helped out big time bro. Thanks .

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Good to hear bro! Good luck!🍀

[@OMEGA2669]

Thank you!

[@justinvasquez910]

Hey quick question i have a 89 EF with the L3 transmission. Would this be the same part number? Its a 5 speed.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Hmmm that’s a good question. I haven’t done an L3 but I feel like it should be. I would take off the old seal and take it in to compare with the new seal just to be 100% sure

[@MrJmd116]

Speed sensor will not pull out on mine. I just use a hose and tiny funnel on fill port

[@jonathanguach4709]

Thanks man your video helped out alot

[@MikeKollin]

WE just replaced this seal on my honda del sol and it's still leaking. We replaced it about 5 weeks ago and just replaced my right axle and axle seal. Which is sealed and clean. I thought were were done but it looks like the shift seal is still leaking. It's soaked, losing fluid fast. Any thoughts? Yes, Honda OEM from the Dealership.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

@@MikeKollin is the deal form Honda? If not it wouldn’t hurt to try an oem Honda one

[@MikeKollin]

@@CalaveraChronicles Yes, it's OEM from Honda. I actually went in and ordered it from a Honda Dealership. Then later picked it up there.

[@MikeKollin]

@@CalaveraChronicles After we replaced the shift shaft transmission seal the fluid leaking was more than 60% Less. I also tightened up bolt on oil pan. This is about 6 weeks ago. For the first time oil levels are staying the same, for 6 weeks. Before I had to fill that up at least every 4 weeks about 1/2 a quart or close to it. So after we replaced shift seal and tightened up oil pan bolts the fluid leaking was a lot less, at least 60% less or more. Then we replace right axle and right axle seal and suddenly for the first time immediately the driver side axle seal is leaking. He showed it to me and it was just a tiny dribble. 1 line going down... Now over the last 7 days or so I checked and rechecked under my engine for leaks. and the driver side axle had zero leaks and both boots are perfect and dry. It's only 5 years old. I drive my car home thinking well I will replace the driver side axle / seal in a month or 2. Next morning I wake up and the leaking is just as bad as it was before we replaced the Axle and axle seal and the shift shaft seal. Except this time it's pouring out of the driver side (5 year axle). I just put it up on my buddies ramps last night and oil is flung all over the place... it's bizarre cuz even when we replaced the passenger side axle and seal about 7 days ago, even after he pointed it out, there was no oil flung about, no major leaking, the boots were dry. Now a few days later oil is all over the place on the driver side... I just think it's odd. How the very next day after we replace another seal which by the way is good. The new axle is completely dry... I think it's odd how all of a sudden the other axles seal is leaking like crazy. And it's dripping all the way down onto the shift shaft seal so i can't tell if it's the shift shaft seal at all... I'm going to replace the 5 year old axle and axle seal on the drivers side... which will at least get rid of that big leak. And then That will stop leaking from above. Then I will be able to see if it's the shift shaft seal. I hate to say it but it seems like Foul play is at hand because I had to walk to the O'Reilly's store to buy a 32 mm socket cuz he said he didn't have one. And then I had to go again and get some liquid wrench silicone spray... and suddenly the driver side axle is leaking like crazy. The next morning I had a new puddle of fluid on the ground that wasn't there before. Note: The shift shaft seal was done by one guy. The axle / seal was done by someone else, I didn't really know very well. I just bumped into him at the O'Reilly's store.. Is there any explanation as to why suddenly after replacing 2 seals the 5 year old seal would suddenly start leaking bad? When it had zero leaks before? In the last 6 months we / mechanic replaced timing belt, water pump, Crank shaft seal, Front Seal, Valve cover and spark plug seals and did the valve timing. We replaced the shift shaft seal, tighten up the oil pan bolts which were loose by the way. And we just put a new passenger side axle and axle seal in. Now we are on to do the right axle and right axle seal. Hopefully that finishes it! I'll replace the oil pan gasket in a few months since at least for right now the oil has not dropped a bit in 6 weeks.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

@MikeKollin I had my axle do the same thing once with Autozone or any aftermarket axles. I ended up using oem c clips that are on the end on the axles that go into the tranny. That ended up working for me

[@MikeKollin]

@@CalaveraChronicles I don't think it was a C Clip. I mean the drivers side axle has never leaked for 5 years. Suddenly the very next day it's leaking after we replaced the other side's axle and seal? By the way the Shop that replaced my axle 5 years ago is a top notch shop. They are all chinese and work solely on Honda's and toyota's. They specialize in Japanese type cars. It was only after we replaced the other axle and seal this one started to leak. I just think it's odd. The axle we replaced about a week ago is fine. Perfectly dry and clean. I just checked it again today about 2 hours ago. It's the axle we didn't touch that was dry before we replaced the other axle and seal that suddenly is leaking. I mean it had a total blow out. Just bizarre. #1 It never leaked before. #2 It's only 5 years old. #3 I had checked it at least 7 times in the last 6+ weeks due to trying to figure out where the leaks were coming from to replacing shift shaft seal, then right passenger axle. The Drivers side has always been perfect, dry and clean... Who knows... I'm going to O'Reilly's now to buy a new Driver side axle and seal. Note: 6 months ago a mechanic at a shop replaced the Front Seal, Crank shaft seal, Valve Cover seals and spark plug seals along with timing belt and water pump. So all those seals are good. NO leaks, dry, etc. Again I just find it odd, but it's possible it was bad but couldnt' tell yet.

[@2LegitTooQuit]

Great informative vid bro

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Part number 91215-689-013 You can pause at 3:47 to confirm

[@pantsinajar]

Thank you! Called the Honda dealership near me, they didn't know what this was or how to do this. You're a life saver.

[@aw614]

by any chance you have the part number for the seal? I can't seem to find it on the acura parts sites. Thanks!

[@gregurias1150]

aw614 I just got mine from Honda and it’s 91215-689-013

[@angelisone]

Daughter & shift shaft seal arrived from USA for 2000 Civic EX (5 speed). Honda # 91215-PL3-005. Thank you for providing the phone number Calavera Chronicles.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

No problem

[@krishath7085]

I need to do mine. Many thanks for the video.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Krish Ath no worries it’s super easy

[@ghanks9589]

Does anybody know the part number for the boot? My boot is destroyed

[@TheMarroquin85]

Buen video pariente,

[@angelisone]

Have the part number? Would that be the same part number for 2000 Civic EX 5 speed?

[@CalaveraChronicles]

It might be different but just call your local Honda dealership they are usually really cool

[@danemx5]

Thanks so much!

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Digita you’re welcome

[@yourmom705]

Whats the difference between shift shaft seal and shifter select rod seal

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Probably same thing just different name?

[@yourmom705]

@@CalaveraChronicles I looked them up and they don't look the same. Just called my homda dealership to ask if they had it and it's out of stock. Hmmmmm

[@CalaveraChronicles]

@@yourmom705 oh I see. Ok there’s a the part number listed in the comments. Honda and Acura sometimes share the same parts. Try calling an acura dealership.

[@TheMarroquin85]

Can I use any other oil brand besides honda transmission fluid? I was thinking royal purple or lucas , but I see your fluid it's like engine oil is it really that thin? Thanks for the help

[@CalaveraChronicles]

daniel marroquin yeah you can use other oil but just do the research and see what works best for you. I’m personally using amsoil because I have the mfactorY LSD and that’s what synchrotech advice me to use with it .

[@gregoryjames6051]

Yeah, it's super thin. I keep hearing the same thing from everyone rebuilding transmissions on hondas: DON'T USE GEAR OIL. Don't use anything too thick. If you're not going to use synchromesh then just use regular 30w engine oil. Obviously, use synchromesh if you can but 30w oil is what I keep hearing to use.

[@andiman45]

how many miles did you have on your car before leakage noticed...

[@CalaveraChronicles]

My car was swapped(different motor and transmission from Japan) so im not sure how many miles are on it. By now I would say most oem seals are drying up due to how low it’s been since they were first put on.

[@andiman45]

@@CalaveraChronicles thanks for following up on an old video

[@CalaveraChronicles]

No problem brother! Hope everything works out 🍻

[@shaggyb1236]

​@CalaveraChronicles ever had an issue where it still leaked afterward?

[@CalaveraChronicles]

@@shaggyb1236 not a drip 💧 to this point

[@rainonskyusa6263]

thank you.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

You’re welcome I hope it helped 🤙🏼

[@SuperMistermexican]

I recently put a new seal but it leaks from the inside of the seal where the shift rod goes through. Any recommendations? I was thinking of replacing the seal with a different one maybe I ended up buying a defective seal from ebay.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Üblivious I highly highly recommend going OEM on seals from Honda. Or you run into firmest issues. Not saying all non oem seals are not worth it. But when you can avoid a chance to mess up try to do so.

[@SuperMistermexican]

Calavera Chronicles Thank you for the advice any part stores in mind?

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Üblivious I’ve done that too lol. Good thing it’s a seal you can to it pretty easy. Imagine if it was a main seal...that would suck lol

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Üblivious honda dealership for sure

[@SuperMistermexican]

Calavera Chronicles Thank you

[@710pappy]

Very helpful

[@abbas674]

You have a cutout right after the headers

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Moises Melgoza after my downpipe

[@jerrys.t.9368]

Was the "bitch" pin easy to insert in? Was it on securely like it looked like originally? It looked like the edges beveled over the rod.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Kinda. It does have a beveled edge which is the one I line up and tap it in. The c-clip holds it in place.

[@jerrys.t.9368]

@@CalaveraChronicles ohh k. the c clip is the one holding it in place. Not sure if you mentioned that in the vid. But thanks

[@CalaveraChronicles]

@@jerrys.t.9368 the pin does go in with some resistance. I’ve seen people not use the c-clip and they’re fine. But if you have it use it

[@rdrunner8192]

Aye bro can i get the link to purchase this seal plz

[@CalaveraChronicles]

I got it from Honda the comment bellow has the part number. Good luck bro

[@ecoshine2012]

Estodo 👍🏼

[@ecoshine2012]

Tqm

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Yo también

[@49S13]

the leaky seal makes the bitch pin easier to remove

[@osvaldocarmona1747]

Is the d series the same part number as the b series?

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Osvaldo Carmona I’m not sure about that but I would double Check with the dealer near you

[@angelisone]

Would it be the same part number for 2000 Honda Civic EX (5 speeds)?

[@CalaveraChronicles]

angelisone I’m not too sure about that just give Honda a call they’re really chill and will help you out

[@angelisone]

Calavera Chronicles, what is that seal name actually called? I've called but they were not helpful. They need the name & location of it.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

angelisone it’s a shift shaft seal. Location is on the tranny. Where the shift linkage attaches to the transmission.

[@CalaveraChronicles]

angelisone [phone] this is my local Honda dealer I always go to. Maybe try them they’re super helpful

[@angelisone]

Calavera Chronicles Thank you from Oymyakon.

[@Fakey]

are you able to just put the bitch pin back in does it need to go a certain way? im missing mine ive been looking all day on how to properly install it :(

[@CalaveraChronicles]

I want to say it doesn’t matter. Never really looked at what direction just make sure it goes in kinda snug. The c clip usually holds it in place after you slide the bitch pin in

[@angelisone]

If you loose the pin. Get any metal rod (cut to length) and little smaller in diameter. Then apply high temp silicone on the metal rod (make sure the Shift Rod's Hole is clean) and insert. Last place back the large C-Clip and booth back on.

[@wali90six96]

You don't have to drain your transmission fluid--Thank me later

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Wali90six I wasn’t aware of that. But since you’re swapping it out because it’s leaking might aswell add the right amount of fresh fluid

[@wali90six96]

@@CalaveraChronicles Absolutely! Totally Agree. I'm actually working on one right know-But had to order from the dealership...

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Wali90six yeah for seals oem is the way to go

[@alenollstibe]

What year is this Civic?

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Alessandro Noll it’s a 95 civic Si but it has a b series transmission

[@alenollstibe]

Calavera Chronicles cool my friend, but I’m from Brazil and not achieve here in Portugueses to B series

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Alessandro Noll oh ok look at your motor by the header. If there’s a letter “B” and a number on a manual transmission example B16 B18 B20 B17 Then you have a B series transmission

[@alenollstibe]

Calavera Chronicles I’m in a Trip now, but my Honda Civic is 2007/2011 here at Brazil, in U.S.A I believe that be 2005/2012, the repair original number Honda is 91209-612-000

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Alessandro Noll oh ok then this might not apply to your car. All I know that it’s basically 92-2001 manual transmissions Have a good trip

[@skitssouls]

Part number?#

[@CalaveraChronicles]

IMLAIAWY TQM

[@mannyman874]

Pah,pah

[@CalaveraChronicles]

mannyman very essential step

[@mustang19ms]

Please din't call it "trany fluid"

[@ghanks9589]

tranyy

[@shaggyb1236]

Always the mustangs 🙄

[@integra_gang]

Thank you!

[@CalaveraChronicles]

Glad I can help

[@ecoshine2012]

Tqm

[@angelisone]

what is tqm?

[@ecoshine2012]

Tqm