Replacing the clutch? Found a puddle of gear oil in the bell housing? This could be your culprit.
Well hidden behind the input shaft snout / bearing retainer plate is this seal. Hot gear oil and constant rotation make for a hostile environment for this seal.
Fits 1996 to 2000 3rd gen 4Runner 5VZ (R150 manual transmission)
Fits 1996 to 2000 3rg gen 4Runner 3RZ (W58 manual transmission)
HEY! don’t forget to reseal the threads on the bolts that hold the seal/bearing retainer plate on! If you don’t, you are going to have seepage / leaks again since the bolt holes are “open” into the trans and gear oil. Remember you had kind of a hard time pulling them out? Reseal them or get a factory fresh set with the sealant already on them HERE
Replacing the clutch? Found a puddle of gear oil in the bell housing? This could be your culprit.
Well hidden behind the input shaft snout / bearing retainer plate is this seal. Hot gear oil and constant rotation make for a hostile environment for this seal.
Fits 1996 to 2000 3rd gen 4Runner 5VZ (R150 manual transmission)
Fits 1996 to 2000 3rg gen 4Runner 3RZ (W58 manual transmission)
HEY! don’t forget to reseal the threads on the bolts that hold the seal/bearing retainer plate on! If you don’t, you are going to have seepage / leaks again since the bolt holes are “open” into the trans and gear oil. Remember you had kind of a hard time pulling them out? Reseal them or get a factory fresh set with the sealant already on them HERE