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TurboBlue
03-30-2006, 12:34 AM
While pulling out the axle shaft seal on my transmission (turbo caravan) I ruined the thin metal thingy (cant think of it's name right now, but looks like it deflects fluid from the seal). It popped out so I know they are pressed in. Is it a dealer only item or can I get one from auto parts/tranny shop, and what is it called ?

afsautoworx
03-30-2006, 02:32 AM
are you talking about the little wire spring that holds the seals "race" tight to the cv shaft? if thats what u mean, its part of the seal and it should be on the brand new one

TurboBlue
03-30-2006, 03:19 AM
no, it's the flat washer-looking thing that the axle goes through.

TurboBlue
03-30-2006, 09:09 PM
It was called a retainer and was $3 at dodge. Dealer item.

turbovanmanČ
03-30-2006, 09:18 PM
You don't really need them, I think Dodge went overkill and on trying to prevent oil leaks. My trans doesn't have them, as do many others with no leaks.

Dave
03-30-2006, 09:33 PM
You don't really need them, I think Dodge went overkill and on trying to prevent oil leaks.

They didn't do too well... mine leaks like a 5 day cycle every day.