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For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

DEFINITION: An occasional drop of lubricant leaking from the splined yoke is normal and requires no attention.

The slip yoke barrel is:

    • Burred
    • Nicked
    • Corroded
    • Worn
    • Replace the seal.
    • Smooth minor burrs by careful use of crocus cloth or fine stone honing.
    • Replace a badly burred yoke. Refer to Yoke Replacement .

A defective transmission rear oil seal

Replace the transmission rear oil seal and replenish the transmission oil. Refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal and Housing Replacement .