Transmission/differential shaft seal leak

[Andrew Howell]

I have a 2001 Boxster S with the 6-speed transmission and it's had a small transmission/differential leak that appears to be coming from the driver's side main shaft.  This is the shaft that comes out of the trans/diff and has a flange on it that connects to the axel.  How do I remove this shaft and get access to the bad seal?  I've seen other instructions that include removing a nut or bolt in the middle of the flange but mine does not seem to have either (see pic below.)  Thank you!  

 

[Loren]

 

Item 13 is the radial shaft seal. (click the image to enlarge it)

[Andrew Howell]

Thank you, Loren.  It looks like that shaft is held in place by what looks to be a snap ring that's labeled part 7.  So perhaps the shaft will come out with some pressure?  I tried prying on it a bit with a pry bar but decided I should wait until I can confirm that there isn't anything else holding it in place.  

 

I did see the section in the 101 projects book where they mention removing this shaft but they also remove a nut on the end of the flange before prying that shaft out.  I don't see any nut on that diagram either so it looks to me like its just the snap ring holding it together.  I think I'll try prying on it with a bit more force and see if I can get it to pop out.  I'll report back if I can get it out.