> My celica slips out of 5th gear - I have a few leads - but wanted to
> hear from you guys. It slips out of gear when accelerating or going up
> an incline. Im told the trans axle is a hard repair - but then again
> it might be a simple common seal replacement - can anyone help?
> Firethorn AT sonic.net
A transaxle repair is a only a little harder than a transmission-only
repair. The condition is not caused by a simple common seal replacement.
Assuming that your shifter is properly adjusted and engine and transmission
mounts are intact, the transmission needs to be opened up.

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Ray O
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if it is sliping out of 5th gear then it is notting but your 5th gear
sycromench in the gear box is worn or damage. i have just replace one last
week. this is cause by low gear oil in the gear box.