Can the tailshaft be removed with the speedo cable driven gear in place??
Have to replace the rear seal and don't want to damage the gear.
Thanks
Ya gotta back it out for safety sake. It will roll off the drive gear coming out, BUT, the problem will happen on re-installation as it tries to roll back on. You might get lucky, or not. OR, simply pry out the old seal and gently tap in the new one.
Thanks.
I just didn't know what held it in or what it looked like.
It's not covered, mentioned or even shown in the service manual.
Every other vehicle I have had, the gear came out with the cable.