Axel leaking at trans

The seal on my pass side is leaking the transmission seal not axel what should i look for and can it be changed without the transmission removed .5 speed standard transmission . thanks

You may need replacing transmission drive frange oil seal. I'm not sure you can replace it when transmission still on the engine bay. But that someone DIY when transmission already out of the car. Right here [https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthr...al-Replacement-(02M-similar)#/topics/5588850]

Is there a way to tell if the output bearing is good or bad.thanks

The seal is definitely changeable with the trans in. Pretty easy actually, unfortunately you must remove the axle. Then you remove the flange and replace the seal.
I jacked mine up and didn't lose fluid in the process.

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This video explained how to check output bearing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tKTEWvxet0

chz17 thanks for the link.

You're welcome.

Alot of times, the seal goes bad

Then the oil level drops, and the bearing goes bad right after that

I did this exact repair on my '03 Jetta last fall. I removed the axle, but not the transmission. Suggestion: The right flange seal sits in a metal cup (flange). you can buy just the seal, or a seal and cup set. Unless the cup/flange is damaged, you can replace just the seal, which is a LOT easier. The cup is difficult to remove; I used a cold chisel and 3# sledge to drive in one side until it collapsed and was loose enough to remove -- all while being ultra careful not to nick the aluminum transmission housing.