Front inner axle seal replacement
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Front inner axle seal replacement
Here are some pictures of the seals.The passenger side was leaking but I changed both sides.Not too bad besides trying to get the damn seals in straight.Had to modify my homemade seal tool toooooo many times.
With the help of Jason's(mechelement) great advise it went pretty well besides the seeal installation
.I covered the carrier in ice after I got it out.Went right back in.
With the help of Jason's(mechelement) great advise it went pretty well besides the seeal installation
.I covered the carrier in ice after I got it out.Went right back in.
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
j/kGood job, Barry. Nice pics. Tried to rep you, but you know how it is.
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It is not a terrible job.You must get the new seals(2c3z-3254-aa)lined up straight and go easy.I am going to find the REAL set tool for putting those in.I just made my own and had to modify it too many times....Good luck
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That is exactly what I built but I did not have the correct size plates.I will be interested to see the Ford tool they mentioned in the manual I have.They did not have a picture.I am going to get me an assortment of those plates as well.They can be used for several different things.
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Jason,I really appreciate your help on this.It went just like you explained with the carrier.The new seals were a battle but it worked out..Thanks again
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
Here is the text from my Ford dvd manual: "Place the axle shaft oil seals onto the tool, and position the assembly into the differential housing. Lengthen the tool as necessary until both seals start evenly in the axle tubes. Continue to lengthen the tool until both step plates bottom out against the housing."
Sounds simple, doesn't it. lol
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
For model 50 axles, use special tools 205-428, 205-425 (LH), and 205-424 (RH) to install the axle shaft oil seals.
For model 60 axles, use special tools 205-428, 205-427 (LH), and 205-426 (RH) to install the axle shaft oil seals
From my manual. 205-424,425,426,427 are the stepped plates for the seals. 205-428 is the threaded bar.
For model 60 axles, use special tools 205-428, 205-427 (LH), and 205-426 (RH) to install the axle shaft oil seals
From my manual. 205-424,425,426,427 are the stepped plates for the seals. 205-428 is the threaded bar.
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Keep your eyes peeled on CL and you can run across a nice seal installation and puller kit. I found a Snap-On kit the other day for $150 OBO. I didn't inquire, but see stuff like that all the time on CL here.
Doesn't a Dana 50 have the seals on the outside of the diff?
Doesn't a Dana 50 have the seals on the outside of the diff?