Replacing axle seals

[wally426ci]

do you guys use that little alter boy bell looking tool? or is there another way, i was thinking of replacing my axle seals since i hadnt when i put the axle bearing in on the passenger side. 

[MJB]

I made a tool using a heavy threaded rod, large thick washers and nuts.  It worked pretty well but probably not as well as the real thing??

[quagmire]

I just use a hammer to drive a screwdriver through old seals and twist it to pop it out.  You could also try a screwing a sheetmetal screw into it and pulling it out with a slidehammer or pliers.

[wally426ci]

googadeegoogoogoo .... quagmire 

Thanks, but im really just concerned with getting the new ones in. i thought you had to drive them in....

[quagmire]

Ha ha! Thats exactly where I got that screen name from!  Yes, you need to drive them in.  You can buy a seal driver tool set from most parts stores, or find a length of pipe from a hardware store that fits the outside diameter closely.  Be really careful to not drive them in too far, or you will distort or cock the seal.

[wally426ci]

ahhhh, i see. thanks. I just havent driven one in before and was unsure of how much of a task it would be. Thanks!!