1999 Mercedes Benz 320e Automatic transmission

1999 MERCEDES BENZ E320
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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M J KRUGER
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Transmission fluid is leaking from the shift lever shaft. Can this be repaired without removing the transmission
from the car?
Thank you
Merlin Kruger
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Nov 28, 2013 at 8:39 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Unless I'm missing something, shaft seals can be replaced without removing the transmission, but typically a special puller tool is needed. It may be necessary to lower the transmission to gain access but that is not nearly as involved as completely removing it from the engine.
Nov 28, 2013 at 1:31 PM
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