front axle

[matuva]

We're willing to change the seals on the front axle, at the output shaft, driver side.

Taking out the drive axle is an easy thing.

But, how do you take out the output shaft to access the worn seal and replace it ? just pull it hard ?

 

[bison]

Thatta one can be a bitch to pull out by hand

there's a snap ring(the one in the pic between the seal and the brg) on the shaft that snaps out in a groove in the counter bore when seated.
That sucker can hold pretty good if it wants too.

be carefull using a prybar so you wont crack the housing.

 

[guybb3]

I've also heard that some of those STILL leak the second you are done putting a new seal in.

 

[matuva]

Thanks Simon. Job done!

Hope this new seal will do what it is designed for

 

[bison]

check if the breather hose and cap is still open.

 

[Matt Bachand]

check if the breather hose and cap is still open.

How would one test this?

 

[great white]

...be carefull using a prybar so you wont crack the housing.

two words:

Slide hammer.:thumbsup:

 

[bison]

That would work as well,not every one has one though.

 

[bison]

How would one test this?

pull the hose of the nipple at the axle,or remove the thingemedjingy(cap) on the other end(dr side of rad) and push some air trough the hose. :rolleyes5::smile5:

 

[great white]

That would work as well,not every one has one though.

I'm a firm believer in the "right tool for the job" ethos.

It's not like they're expensive either. Also, lots of places will let you borrow/rent them for nothing.

But you can jiger it out with a pry bar I suppose...