Front Axle Oil Seal Tool Needed (1 Viewer)

[toylndcrusr]

I am replacing the seals on my front axle as it has blown out on the drivers side. The only thing I lack for this job is the tool for installing the oil seals in the axle. Does anyone have one that they would be willing to let me borrow? I have a UPS account and will pay shipping both ways. Any help with this will be truly appreciated!

 

[timer00]

Well you can buy a tool, someone could send you one, or you could find a 3" by 3" block of wood an use that.

I think a 2" PVC piece of pipe will knock it in.. not sure if the 2" is right but pretty sure.

 

[Romer]

I use to use the mallet head off of a croquett mallet. I do have a tool now

 

[jafo9]

i bought a cheap driver set at harbor freight. i came with a bunch of different sizes. i think it was $30 or less for the kit. i've used it a bunch with pressing and driving races/seals.

 

[Jacket]

A large diameter socket and extension that is the same size as the oil seal also works in a pinch.

 

[nawillia]

Go to autozone and rent a bushing driver set there. It worked great for me after I messed up two inner axle seals with the wood block

 

[arndog123]

i bought a cheap driver set at harbor freight. i came with a bunch of different sizes. i think it was $30 or less for the kit. i've used it a bunch with pressing and driving races/seals.

That's what I did too.

 

[toylndcrusr]

Oh man, I totally forgot about the set at Harbor Freight. Going there now. Thanks.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

 

[Kernal]

First and only time I've done the front axle service I used the US General (HF) set. I liked how one of the drivers fit the seal's rim without putting any pressure on the rubber lips.

 

[timer00]

First and only time I've done the front axle service I used the US General (HF) set. I liked how one of the drivers fit the seal's rim without putting any pressure on the rubber lips.

I have a set exactly like that except all silver haha

 

[nuclearlemon]

i use a block of wood, just used it today as a matter of fact

 

[1973Guppie]

use a brass drift, just make sure you hit on the metal portion....

 

[Mark W]

I have never used any special tool... Well, actually I have tried a couple... and I always go back to using a drift and a hammer. Much easier to install this way in my experience.


Mark...

 

[hawaiicruz]

I have never used any special tool... Well, actually I have tried a couple... and I always go back to using a drift and a hammer. Much easier to install this way in my experience.


Mark...

how about races same technique?

 

[1973Guppie]

have used brass drifts for most everything, as the ends get curved over from use I will normally used the grinder to cut a small slice off of the brass with a grinder cut wheel so that I have a nice angled edge again, especially when driving in races.....

 

[Mark W]

how about races same technique?

For me... yes.

I also use non-hardened steel drifts often. They hold up better than brass but still will not hurt races and stuff unless you get stupid with them.

Mark...

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Put your races in the freezer overnight and you can almost press them in by hand.

Note: Not applicable if your climate is already freezing