Replaced the CV axle and they were a pain to get out, after reinstall transmission fluid leaking out?

CDMAMA5979

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2010 TOYOTA COROLLA
1.8L
2WD
AUTOMATIC
246,000 MILES

I had someone change both front axles. They were a pain to get out, but he got them all done and everything back together and when I went to put transmission fluid in it, it leaked right out just poured right out. So, I don't know if the seals were damaged or if it came with a new one or what but is it just because of the seal that would make it leak like that?

Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 AT 2:37 PM

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CANNON1349

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Hello, it is typically a good idea to replace the seals on the transmission when doing axles. However, I cannot see how someone can damage one so bad to leak like you are describing. I would check to see if the dipstick is fully seated in the transmission. If you can, have a flashlight ready for when it falls to the ground and duck under the car to get an idea of where it is coming from, and we can go from there.

Hope to hear from you,
William

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Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 AT 7:12 PM

CDMAMA5979

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Got a new seal 2 days later because it's a Toyota and you can't get it at any auto parts store, so Toyota had to order it! Anyway, that stopped the leaking but now there are other issues. I don't think the repair was done completely correctly. So, question, can I take it to a shop and tell them what was done and give them a check and see if it's good? And just pay for an inspection or something? I know every place is probably different but just wondered if that was even something that was done.

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Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 AT 3:40 PM

CANNON1349

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Hello, yes, requesting a post repair inspection is a normal thing, though price can vary. Typical auto shop chains will do their typical 30-point inspection and try to sell you various air filters etc, so I would be very straight with what you want done.

Thanks for using 2CarPros,
William

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Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 AT 4:44 PM