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Brylton

Member

• Jul 24, 2024

• #1

Hi Guys,

I have replaced the Rear Output Shaft oil seal on my 1983 Series 3, it's the first time I have done this job.
My problem is , when I try to replace the flange the splines will not fit . They will go in a small way , connect, then
meet resistance and start to jam if any force is tried.
Both sets of splines look ok with no damage. I have tried wigglying the flange while pushing, turned it to different positions but
nothing helps.
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When I removed the flange I had to use a screwdriver to lever it loose, then it pulled off nortmally.
Any help will be much apprecated.
Bry

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Jul 24, 2024

• #2

Was doing the same on mine today, had to give flange a whack with big rubber mallet.

 

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Brylton

Member

• Jul 24, 2024

• #3

Thanks for that, worth a try.

 

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Brylton

Member

• Jul 25, 2024

• #4

Hi, It worked, thanks again. I was nervous about getting heavy handed with it,
but it was the only way it seems.
Cheers !

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Jul 25, 2024

• #5

Good, do you have the felt/rubber washer fitted?

 

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Brylton

Member

• Jul 25, 2024

• #6

tottot said:

Good, do you have the felt/rubber washer fitted?

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I have a new felt/rubber washer,
i only had time to fit the flange today, I will fit it , the steel washer & big nut tomorrow,weather permitting.
I suspect the felt washer is fiddly to fit, should it be soaked in oil first ?

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Jul 25, 2024

• #7

Its job is to soak up any oil that migrates down the splines, so no

 

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Brylton

Member

• Jul 25, 2024

• #8

Okay , thanks for letting me know.