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May 25, 2008 | 06:20 PM

imlowr2

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Outer axle seal

Well, looks like it's time to replace the outer seal on the passenger side axle. I have a film of gear oil on the inside of the rim. It's not bad but noticable. There is a tool used to pound the seal in without destroying the seal or metal housing of the seal. Does anyone know where to purchase one? I had one, but who knows where it went. It's for a Ford 9 inch Big bearing rear end. Thanks.

May 25, 2008 | 06:44 PM

havi

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Randy's ring and pinion has a selection of tools. Not sure if you're talking about a bearing race driver or not. Otherwise, a big enough socket and a dead-blow hammer might do the trick.
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Lisle 24800 - Seal Driver Kit 18 Piece up to 3-3/8in. here's a kit your local part store might have. I'll suggest a little rtv around the seal when putting it in, too.

May 25, 2008 | 07:15 PM

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Thanks Havi, I don't need the bearing race driver because my bearing is still in good shape. I guess I could use the socket trick with an extension and pound the seal in. The tool I had had a flange that kept the seal straight and you would pound the end until the flange was flush with the rear end housing. You couldn't screw it up. It was good to install the crankshaft seal on the timing cover also. I think I lent the tool to a friend and never got it back. Anyone use the socket method? What size socket worked. LOL.....

May 26, 2008 | 10:29 AM

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Moving this back to the top. OK, it's been several years since I replaced the seals in the axle. I've heard different techniques on doing this. Do I have to apply gear oil to the seal before putting it in? Do I apply Silicone to the outside of the seal before putting it? The rubber and spring faces towards the pumpkin or towards the brakes? I know I'll I screw it up anyways, so I bought an extra seal in case.

I know there are some rear seal experts out there. I did a search, but it seems like everyone else put theirs in backwards.

May 26, 2008 | 10:33 AM

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Well spring goes toward the pumpkin, aka oil side......... i would put some silicone on the outer edge...it makes it slide in easier...... but some believe that the silicone may actually cause leaks around the seal as it supposed to be dry fit but I have not had that problem...... yet

May 26, 2008 | 11:36 AM

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socket will work fine for the install just take it slow and steady. block of wood will work also.

May 26, 2008 | 11:58 AM

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Permatex/LocTite make an anaerobic sealant just for this kind of situation. Not cheap, and your surfaces need to be totally clean and dry, but it is like the green stuff you see on many rubber seals' OD's. If you can drive the seal in straight with a socket, I've never needed it. Do coat the lip with vaseline or light grease once it's in.