Yes You can take that back cover #54 off the trans in the car and replace it like that. Drain the trans. Remove the shift linkage and then the transmission mounts so that the trans can be lowered. The engine will hit the back wall (or the exhaust will hit the facia) and stop, no need to support anything. Once that cover is off the car you'll have to knock out a couple of roll pins (4/1/4 #5) to get the shaft out. I've never seen that seal fail or leak - it's far above the static oil level of the trans. Also replace gasket #57. BTW - from this point to removal of the transmission from the car, is removal of the axles, the clutch line, and 4 bellhousing bolts/3 starter bolts. And some muscle power or a good trans jack. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: "stainlessilusion" Subject: Manual trans seal Is it possible to replace lip seal #103049 (4-1-1 #52) on the manual transmission without removal/disassembly? -----Dani B. #5003 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/