5R55E Rear Seal Leaking....

[Trailbum]

2000 Explorer Sport 2WD with the 5R55E transmission.... Noticed some minor dripping from the rear seal while replacing the upper control arms. How would I go about removing the rear seal without damaging anything else or causing MORE problems???
With 190K on it, I'll also replace the U-joints while the driveshaft is out!!
Thanks in advance!!

 

[drdoom]

It should be very simple, mark and pull the shaft, R&R the seal, replace shaft, and check the fluid. Should be good to go.

 

[Trailbum]

Thanks for the quick reply. How difficult is it to remove the rear seal and are any special tools needed to remove it???

 

[drdoom]

Trailbum, it is very easy, and just a seal puller to remove it, and seal driver or improvise with a scrap of PVC pipe. Later tonoight when I get back to the shop, I will pull one of those seals out of the package, so I can be a little more specific about the installation tool. Hang tight.