So I attempted to replace the seal for the driveaxles on my 97 with the 2.4L 4spd auto. When I was trying to remove the drivers' side I messed up bigtime. The driver side has a metal sleeve that goes thru the center of the seal and I imagine covers the shaft and splines. the rim of this sleeve has a rubber lip. Well I was thinking this was all part of one seal so I started prying on the inside of this sleeve and tore it all to heck and ripped off half the rubber lip before I noticed the seal around it which came right out.
The sleeve doesn't look good on the outer 1/4 inch that sticks out of the seal. I figured maybe the seal would seal where it mates in further, but unfortunately it leaks something terrible now.
What I need to know is if that sleeve can be replaced or if the tranny needs to be taken apart?
I noticed on the inside there is a circlip in the shaft but I don't know how this would be reached. I've never had the tranny out so I don't know if that side comes off like a cover along with the output hole so I could get at the sleeve.
This seems like a minor thing to have to scrap a tranny for so I'm hoping some kind soul will take the time to run it thru with me. I'm not sure what tranny it is exactly but I have some clues. Both side seals were large and identacle. The pan has 12 bolts I believe.
Please help!