transmission

1988 DODGE LANCER

200,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

ALAN54

MEMBER
19 POSTS

I have been having problems with my car I was not sure what it was. I decided to remove the CV axles and check them. When I removed the right side (passenger side) transmission fluid started to pour out of the transmission, is this right? I do not think that that is supposed to happen. Can anyone tell me what my problem is and how to fix it? I am replacing the right side half shaft.

Jul 24, 2016 at 9:48 AM

HMAC300

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fluid leakage from transmission when axle is removed is normal. if it is a transmission problem have a transmission professional look at it. if you are replacing axle, see picture. install is pretty much reverse of removal.

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Jul 24, 2016 at 11:38 AM

ALAN54

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Thanks that is good to hear. I have done a lot of work on that part of the car and have accidentally pulled the axle out of the transmission before and only a small amount of fluid leaked out. This time there was about a quart. I will do the other side next weekend.

Jul 24, 2016 at 7:22 PM

STRAILER

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Good to hear, let us know what happens

Jul 30, 2016 at 1:08 PM

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