Swivel seal replacement D1

sprintmaker · Jan 4, 2011

What is the easiest way to replace the swivel seals?

Thought of unboltong swivel from axle and withdrawing complete hub with halfshaft and fitting new seal over halfshaft.

Can it be done this way? or do I have to strip the hub down?

bmp42 · Jan 4, 2011

thats the way to do it, buy a new 12 sided spanner as the axle bolts can be a t**t to undo - ensures a tight fit

sprintmaker · Jan 4, 2011

Thanks bmp42

Will brave the shivering cold over the next week or so as MOT is due in Feb

ricc · Jan 4, 2011

somewhere ive seen it sugested that you undo the seal retaining ring remove the old seal by cutting it... then cut the new seal and install it with the cut at the top sealed with silicon.sealant..(or superglued). the spring in the seal has its ends hooked back together and reinstalled in the seal after its in place...

or drain the oil and use one shot grease which dont leak as easily

alex8882 · Jan 4, 2011

try this matey may help you. I know its on a fender but its all the same as a disco
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f41/swivel-ball-renewal-63808.html

Swivel seal replacement D1

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