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AXLE SEAL REMOVAL

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XMAN JR

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Working on an 8 3/4 rear for a guy. Trying to remove the axle seals. They will not move. I ended up breaking my seal puller. I took a slide hammer that i have & made a hook for it but no go. Anyone ever have the same problem ?
 
Just need a bigger hammer. I’ve had some put up a fight like that. Keep waling on them, they’ll pop out. Have fun driving the new ones in.
 
Easy as one two three if you've got the pumpkin out..
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XMAN JR said:
Working on an 8 3/4 rear for a guy. Trying to remove the axle seals. They will not move. I ended up breaking my seal puller. I took a slide hammer that i have & made a hook for it but no go. Anyone ever have the same problem ?
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Try an internal puller attachment for your slide hammer. Plus, make sure that your slide hammer is large enough. I have a 2 1/2 LB for simple tasks and a 5 LB for stubborn pulls.
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Ironbuilt said:
Try an internal puller attachment for your slide hammer. Plus, make sure that your slide hammer is large enough. I have a 2 1/2 LB for simple tasks and a 5 LB for stubborn pulls.
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Have a 2 1/2 lb & have a puller like that. Just not sure it has a way to attach the slide hammer. Havent used the puller for a while.
 
69L48Z27 said:
Just need a bigger hammer. I’ve had some put up a fight like that. Keep waling on them, they’ll pop out. Have fun driving the new ones in.
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I have a seal installer from harbor freight & never had a problem. Never had a problem taking them out either. So this could be a first.
 
XMAN JR said:
Have a 2 1/2 lb & have a puller like that. Just not sure it has a way to attach the slide hammer. Havent used the puller for a while.
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Mine threads on to the end of the hammer. I have the OTC set that comes with 8 or 9 different pullers ranging from a pilot bearing puller all the way up to hub pullers and inner and outer bearing pullers.
 
I chisel a slit in them and then pull out with a vice grip and pry bar. Be careful not to scratch the housing internal.

My installer is piece of pipe with a plate welded on either end and a 3 lb hammer.
 
Thanks 493 mike finally a mechanic answered correctly.
ASE Master Tech since 1982
No special tool needed for removal of seal the answer is in your hand
 
Also you can make a cheap install tool
10" of 2 pvc with a glue cap or coupler on the end makes a dandy install tool.
 
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