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Old 11-18-2008, 08:55 PM
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Red face have a question about pulling driveshaft

hey guys i need to pull my ds to take it and have it balanced and i got a question.
when i pull the shaft fron the tranny will tranny fluid spill out? i would think its sealed but i figured i would ask so i dont get any suprises lol. also what should i take a look at wile i have it out?
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some might
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Depends on how the car is raised up off the ground, if level none with come out.
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my buddy told me to just jack up thr rear of the car and i should be ok i just wanted to make shure. thanks guys.
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Just put a Rag under it to catch any that does.
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Like others have said if the car is level or you jack it up by the rearend you should lose very little fluid. Make sure you use jack stands. You can never be too safe.
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