My rear seal for the driveshaft for the front wheel drive is leaking. I guess a stick pushed it in because the bottom is in 3/8in too far. Has anyone replaced one of these? It looks like it is installed from the outside but I'm not sure how to disconnect the driveshaft. It has a joint about 4 in long with what looks like a small set screw holding the driveshaft to the output shaft. I don't have a shop manual and don't want to pay $300 for one to replace a $15 seal. Any help would be appreciated.
3038e Driveshaft seal leak
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From jd Parts, looks like the seal should slip right back in, after old one removed.
Looks like a spring pin (4 x 30 mm) driven through the collar holds the stub from the tranny and the drive shaft together. Will take a punch close to that diameter to drive it out. Looks to be the same or similar on both ends of the drive shaft.
From jd Parts, looks like the seal should slip right back in, after old one removed.
Looks like a spring pin (4 x 30 mm) driven through the collar holds the stub from the tranny and the drive shaft together. Will take a punch close to that diameter to drive it out. Looks to be the same or similar on both ends of the drive shaft.
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Were you able to replace the seal without having to remove the housing? I have the same issue but think the seal is only replaceable from the inside which means the housing has to come off. 
We’re you able to get seal off from outside or did you have to break down the housing?