I need to change the front diff pinion oil seal (behind the flange that connects to the forward prop). It looks like a pig of a job. Most people seem to use a piece of tubing to knock the new one in with. Can anyone tell me the diameter of pipe that I will need? As far as I can see there is not a dedicated tool for this that doesn’t cost a fortune.
Front pinion oil seal
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Is it just the seal you are replacing ?
You should be able to get it out without much damage to the outer rim.
I just use the old one to tap the new one in ....
You should be able to get it out without much damage to the outer rim.
I just use the old one to tap the new one in ....
This ^^
Last time I did mine it came out no problem by hammering a screwdriver through it. I have also seen it done where you put a wood screw through it and then use a claw hammer. it should not be difficult to remove the seal. To refit I also used the old seal as the drift, and may have then used a box spanner to get it to the correct depth (it has been a while)
I think it will just be the seal. I will use the old one as you suggest. Thank you.
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An old bearing race makes a good seating tool.
