Front pump seal replacement

1998 DODGE DURANGO
139,000 MILES • 5.2L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESUS21792
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Only have one question, i removed the transmission from my vehicle listed above and noticed it was not leaking from external seal. so it's coming out of front pump seal. is that something i need to take to a expert or can i myself change it?
Jun 28, 2020 at 7:13 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Can you get a picture of where the leak is coming from? When you say it was not leaking externally but it is coming from the pump seal, I am just not sure which seal you are talking about. The front pump seal may mean something different to you and I. Are you saying the seal that is around the pump or the one that is around the reaction shaft/input shaft?

Take a look at the picture. Then if you can snap a pic of where yours is leaking from would really help. Thanks
Jun 28, 2020 at 7:58 PM
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JESUS21792
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So the leak is coming down from the outer part. where you see the oil is from where it's comes out. i don't know a better way to explain it, sorry lol.
Jun 28, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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That is great. Just what we needed. You would need to remove the oil pump and replace the seal that is around it and the gasket between the pump and case. I attached the info on how to do this. You do need slide hammers to get it out so if you don't have the tools, you can rent them or it may be easier to just take it to a transmission shop. The fact that it is already out, I am sure it will not be much to have it done.

The trickiest thing is the installation. You should not need to change the end-play but we should check it. Again the process is attached.
Jun 29, 2020 at 7:24 PM
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JESUS21792
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Thank you for the info! I’ll get to work on it right now. lol
Jun 29, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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Sounds great. Let us know how you make out or if you have more questions. If not, thanks for using 2CarPros.
Jun 30, 2020 at 5:51 PM