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help with axle seal replacement.

Old Feb 14, 2013 | 02:02 PM
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Oops meant size, but I saw you had a rubi. Is your housing or C's bent? Looks like a good time to upgrade to some rcvs!!

I'm in oside also, let me know if you need a hand. Not that it helps but I have stock 30 shafts laying around.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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I just picked some used ones up..
Ur more then welcome to come any help is good.. I got some beers in the fridge.
So now need to get to the seals.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by blkpearl_jk
Also found out my axle shaft is bent...

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There's reason enuf for a seal to leak. . .
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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The seal can be knocked out easily using a long rod and hammer from the outside of the axle tube, just make sure to be careful and tap evenly all the way around the seal. As far as installing the new seal you can put the new one in with a standard bearing/race driver set and hammer. In my Blue point set there is one that fits it perfectly. It is much easier with the tool shown in the previous posting but can done this way if you have these tools available. I have done a couple sets with no issues whatsoever. Take your time.
Good luck.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Freewill

There's reason enuf for a seal to leak. . .
Yes sir, thats what I figured. ..
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 392jku
The seal can be knocked out easily using a long rod and hammer from the outside of the axle tube, just make sure to be careful and tap evenly all the way around the seal. As far as installing the new seal you can put the new one in with a standard bearing/race driver set and hammer. In my Blue point set there is one that fits it perfectly. It is much easier with the tool shown in the previous posting but can done this way if you have these tools available. I have done a couple sets with no issues whatsoever. Take your time.
Good luck.
Thanks, I I used a pipe and a socket came out pretty easy now about to put it back together. ..
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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This job is a piece of cake man. I did it for my first time not long ago. I did not use and special tools. Just a socket and a long extension. Installed the short side seal first because the short shaft is easier to work with when the other seal is in place. I also recommend you do both and not only one. If you only do one the other will leak soon. Murphy's law man.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Ok can anyone tekl me how bad this is?? It was already broken off when I open the deff cover

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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by blkpearl_jk
Ok can anyone tekl me how bad this is?? It was already broken off when I open the deff cover

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That means you need a new locker, or the good magnet off a locker that was broken in some other way.
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx

That means you need a new locker, or the good magnet off one that was broken in some other way.
Thought that what it was... I can still thorough it back in that way right? Just won't have front lockers? So I need to find a used one with a good magnet and switch it out?
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