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By Gary - 14 Years Ago
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The rear axle seal is leaking on my 55 Ford Sunliner. My Motor's repair manual says to use a "suitable seal driver" to install the seal. What is a seal driver, what size do I use, and where can I find one? Any other helpful hents on how best to complete this project will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 14 Years Ago
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A seal driver in this instance is a round tool with a step that fits inside the new seal and the OD is slightly smaller than the OD of the seal. Carefully tapping the seal into place with a flat punch, being careful not to cock the seal, will work fine.
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By shakey pete - 14 Years Ago
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Gary I have used a 3/4 drive socket that is little bit smaller than the seal with the 4 inch extension worked fine just make sure the seal lip faces to the diff and be gentel when you install it shakey Pete
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By Gary - 14 Years Ago
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Thanks John and Pete .... very helpful.
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By DANIEL TINDER - 14 Years Ago
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Gary,
Be sure to check the axle for a seal wear groove. If the new seal is not installed on an unworn surface, it will likely leak soon. While a speedi-sleeve is the more correct repair, you COULD just space the seal out with a couple snap rings. Silicon around the outer seal case is good insurance also.
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By Ted - 14 Years Ago
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Moved to technical section. Also rebumping to the top.
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