Nope, you don't remove the threaded bearing.seal collar to replace the seal.
Just pop out the bad seal, and use a large socket to tap in the new one.

The whole job takes an hour or 2, depending on experience and luck.

TomC

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stuart MacMillan [SMTP:stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM]
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 4:52 PM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Re: 82 transmission advice please
>
> Martin,
>
> Yes, the side seals in the transmission case need replacing.  If I
> recall correctly, removing the piece that holds them requires that you
> adjust the end play when replaced.  Check your Bentley, it might just be
> easier to keep topping up the tranny until you do the inevitable
> rebuild, which usually comes shortly after 100,000 miles.
>
> Believe me, if I could I'd come to Scotland to help!
>
> Martin Laycock wrote:
> >
> > 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
>
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