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Hi,

Looks like my rear axle/differential oil seal ( to the prop shaft) has developed a substantial leak. Can I change this out with the axle in place? I do have a lift in my shop, so I can access easily from underneath. Looked in older posts but couldn't find any answers.

Thanks,

Yves 

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Yes you leave axle in place and should be easy job with a lift as opposed crawling under with axle stands. You should be prepared to fit a speedie sleeve on the boss of the drive flange as there is often a groove worn into it by the seal. Mark the nut and the spigot before removal then re tighten the nut to the mark.

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Check it is not the axle tubes loose in the centre case while you are under there.

Clean it all, Top with oil dust with talc aroung where the tubes go into the centre case amd go for a short drive.

Check on return for any oil on the tube to centre case joint.

Peter W

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1 hour ago, classic225 said:

Thanks guys!

You can sometimes get away without a speedie sleeve by positioning the seal in a slightly different position so it rubs in a different spot on the flange.

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