Another Speedo Angle Drive Post, Where Does This Go? Options

[kconway]

CRAP! I went down to the local dealership to order the seals for the speedo angle drive and came home with these (less penny) ->



So, the aluminum washer on the left is item #24 (sealing washer) from the exploded view in PET. I could have sworn I told the counter guy I needed #25 & #26. Anyway, I pulled my old angle drive out and couldn't find this part anywhere. Anybody know where it goes? Got photos? Maybe this is why mine leaks? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Edit
so I found this where it shows what looks like the same washer but its a sloppy fit, can someone confirm?



Kev

[Cano]

I just replaced the o-ring and oil seal in mine, but did not replace the washer. When you unscrew the speedo drive from its housing that press fits into the rear cover of the tranny, you will see the washer. It fits into the housing and helps hold the oil seal in place. The washer should fit very tight.

If you are not going to replace the oil seal, I would just leave the current washer in its place. However, while you are in there, you probably should get a new oil seal and replace. Use a hooked pick to get behind the washer and you should be able to pop it loose. Then it is real easy to get the old seal out, install the new, and press the washer back in so it sits nice and flat inside the housing. Then screw the speedo drive back in, and install the whole assembly back in the tranny. Be careful not to strip the threads in the case where the screw holds the whole assembly in the tranny case, it is easy to do. I think the torque value is some thing like 3-5 ft/lbs.

Hope this helps.

[kconway]

I just replaced the o-ring and oil seal in mine, but did not replace the washer. When you unscrew the speedo drive from its housing that press fits into the rear cover of the tranny, you will see the washer. It fits into the housing and helps hold the oil seal in place. The washer should fit very tight.

If you are not going to replace the oil seal, I would just leave the current washer in its place. However, while you are in there, you probably should get a new oil seal and replace. Use a hooked pick to get behind the washer and you should be able to pop it loose. Then it is real easy to get the old seal out, install the new, and press the washer back in so it sits nice and flat inside the housing. Then screw the speedo drive back in, and install the whole assembly back in the tranny. Be careful not to strip the threads in the case where the screw holds the whole assembly in the tranny case, it is easy to do. I think the torque value is some thing like 3-5 ft/lbs.

Hope this helps.

Gordon,
Is the blue seal shown here the one your talking about? I don't see the washer here but perhaps its crushed into place?
Kev