Posted by wayneh [172.69.62.13] on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 06:43:25 :
In Reply to: axle bushings and seals posted by Don in MD [162.158.142.109] on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 08:43:21 :
Don:
Sanp On has a slide hammer kit that works perfect for pulling the bushing and seal. It's a one minute job with the right tool. VPW also sells a tool that works like a gear puller. The Snap On tool is the cats meow.
Before you put it all back in, if your truck has lots of miles on it, look carefully at the axle shafts. They wear grooves where the seal contacts is, and oil will leak out your front axle if the axle has groves worn in it.
And... when you put it back together don't get the cheap grease... It will separate and drip the rst of your life.
Good luck
Wayne