Rear Axle Gaskets / Seals

[jaffaz32]

Next month i have the car on the ramps and we are going to replace the rear axle seals and change the gearbox oil.

I think i have found the seal for the right side axle but can't find the left side seal.

Does anyone have part numbers to hand?

I think one side is part 29 here http://www.lingshondaparts.com/hond...ck_01=17SW001&block_02=M__0200&block_03=21770 which i believe is the right side axle but what about the left side? Please confirm that this is the right side also.

Thanks.

 

[eddie_82]

I believe you have to look at the Clutch Housing diagram to find the seal for the other side.

 

[SarcasticaLy]

91207-PR8-005

or

91260-SL0-004

90% sure its the 91260.

 

[jaffaz32]

91207-PR8-005

or

91260-SL0-004

90% sure its the 91260.

Thanks guys...

I have googled the part numbers and the top part number looks like it may be the right seal and the bottom one the left seal. If i order both i should be covered for both axles, would you agree?

Thanks.

 

[Kaz-kzukNA1]

The seal where the inboard joint of the Left drive shaft is inserted, you need this.
91207-PR8-005.
Same for the all year models, 5MT, 6MT or even the 4AT.

This is where it goes. The black seal in the middle.
The small hole sitting at the right side is the MTF filler hole.

If you haven’t worked on the Left drive shaft in the past, be careful as it’s quite easy to accidentally touch the seal with the spline of the shaft and either damage the seal lip or pop out the small spring hidden behind the lip without noticing it.
It can also be damaged if you drive over the fishing line or over grown bush area and catching them around the inboard joint.


Now for the right side, it really depends on what you are trying to do.


The inboard joint of the Right drive shaft is connected to one end of the intermediate shaft held by the bearing support bracket.
There are two seals inside the support bracket.

The inboard joint of the Right drive shaft is the receptacle so there is no sharp edge outside where it meets the seal inside the support bracket.
Addition to this, the length of the entire drive shaft is much shorter than the Left side so it’s very unlikely that you are going to damage the seal.
In fact, there is no Hyd involved so it’s more of a dust seal.

The other end of the intermediate shaft is inserted into the DF through the CL case and there is a seal.
Obviously, you can't access it without removing the intermediate shaft and more of CL/Gbox service.

So, if you are simply overhauling the Right drive shaft with new grease and replacing the boot, there is no need to replace any of the above three seals at the right side.



If you are removing the intermediate shaft for Gbox services, then I normally replace all of the seals on the Gbox side but not the ones on the intermediate shaft bearing support/bracket.


Kaz

 

[Larry Bastanza]

This number is incorrect: 91260-SL0-004

Correct number is 91206-SL0-004

 

[davidf]

You may consider the CV boots while your that deep into it.

 

[jaffaz32]

I have the car booked in the garage next month for a week, when i took it in to show him around he pointed out where the right side shaft enters the gearbox it was very gunky, i wouldn't go as far as saying it's leaking but surely must be to build up like that. It was advised that we replace the seal while it's on the ramps. I think i have all the gaskets and even a new bearing to rebuild that linkage in the intermediate shaft that joins the two together, i was wanting to replace that bearing between the two shafts because it was making a slight noise which bugged me.

It's mainly the gunk where there right shaft joins the gearbox i was looking at cleaning up and replacing the seal on and thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to do the other shaft while i'm at it.

When you saw CV boots, do you mean strip them and repack with grease or replace the boot altogether?

 

[SarcasticaLy]

Id replace them altogether. I did the repair on the rear end last summer just like you're doing now. Like Kaz says, just be careful when you're reinstalling stuff so you dont tear a new boot or damage a new seal. I tore a brand new boot and had to wait for a new one.