The seal behind the drive flange (the drive flange is the thingy that the CV
bolts up to) is leaking and needs to be replaced. A pair of retaining ring
pliers makes this job much easier.

Basic procedure:

Remove CV bolts, move joint out of way.
Drive a punch through the center seal cap (disposable), and lever/pry it
out. You can now see the retaining ring.
Use retaining ring pliers to remove ring. Slide CV joint flange off shaft.
Pry out old seal, replace with new.
Slide CV joint flange back on shaft, then wave washer, then reinstall
retaining ring.
Drive in/Install new sealing cap with a socket.
Re-install CV joint bolts.

That's it!

TomC
tcarrington@relitech.com (mail currenty down!)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Martin Laycock [SMTP:m.laycock@STRATH.AC.UK]
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 7:54 AM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      82 transmission advice please
>
> I'm seeking list wisdom.
> I removed my gearbox (2L 82 4spd) last night in order to change the input
> shaft oil seal.
> My problem.....on one side the CV bolt threads were dripping in clean
> looking
> transmission oil. Is there another seal I need to replace?
>
> Thanks
> Martin
> Scotland