Knuckle dust seal install?
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Originally Posted by gigi747
Anyone have any ideas on a easy way to get the knuckle dust seal onto your front axle?
2000 F250 4x4
2000 F250 4x4
99.5' F-250SD 7.3, 6637 filter, 50hp hypertech program, 4" MBRP Turbo Back
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You can make the tool yourself for a few bucks and a little time with a bench grinder. Here is a the link on how to make the tool. You'll have to read throught it but it's there.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ll-joints.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ll-joints.html
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I used a floor flange, pipe and a cap to put a new knuckle seal on my truck. This is the big light blue one for ESOF hubs. The axle seal was also shot and I replaced it while I had everything apart. Cost about $12 at Home Depot for the pipe parts...
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From: Virginia - SW (Riner)
Knuckle Seal
I am now the proud owner of a Ford OEM tool for installing the knuckle seal courtesy of trashing not one but 2 knuckle seals while replacing my balljoints earlier this year. 1st one was really my fault for not being careful - 2cnd one I was almost done and it caved in on me. Local Ford dealer was not very helpful as far as just installing the seals for me so I had to go for it on my own.
I'd be really careful if you decide to go w/ using the homemade tool. Lots of folks have used them with success but a fair # have not had such good fortune.
For shipping costs + a small refundable deposit I'd be willing to loan out the tool. Took me 5min/side to install the seals onto the shaft & then into the knuckle. Lots easier & no worries about damaging something or, driving it on/in too far.
DG
I'd be really careful if you decide to go w/ using the homemade tool. Lots of folks have used them with success but a fair # have not had such good fortune.
For shipping costs + a small refundable deposit I'd be willing to loan out the tool. Took me 5min/side to install the seals onto the shaft & then into the knuckle. Lots easier & no worries about damaging something or, driving it on/in too far.
DG
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