Help req’d Echo leaking driveshaft…..

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I have noticed small amounts of gearbox fluid leaking out of our 2001 echo (1.3L man trans), where the passenger side driveshaft protrudes through the gearbox.

I assume that it’s the oil seal, and would like to do the job myself providing there are not too many pitfalls along the way. So before committing to the repair, I’d like to know a bit , particularly on driveshaft removal / installation before diving in.

My questions are……

1). I recall the drive shafts have some sort of retainer clip that hold them in the gearbox. How do I access these for the removal of the drive shafts ?

2). Will the oil seal be a part of the driveshaft or the gearbox. If it’s part of the gearbox, then how do I remove it ?

3). Can only one driveshaft be removed or do both suckers have to come out ?

If there is any other area that might need special attention, then please let me know.

Steve

[Rolla Boy]

With the car still on the ground, undo the driveshaft nut... You'll need a large breaker bar, multi hex 30mm socket and a extension pole...

Jack the car up, remove the wheel and drain the gearbox oil...

***Always undo the filler plug first so you know you can get oil back into the box***

Undo the ABS wire off the hub (if fitted)...

Undo the two bolts holding the strut to the hub...

Remove the driveshaft end from the hub...

Once thats out, using a hammer and drift on the metal part of the driveshaft closest to the gearbox, hit the drift till the shaft slides out of the box...

Once its out, replace your seal making sure to lube the new seal with new gearbox oil...

Then refit all your parts, replace the gearbox oil and you're done...