Posted by Nick [99.100.212.49] on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 23:47:48 :
Thought Id replace the pinion seal on the other 4.89 third member for the front axle. Its not in the truck yet. Probably mistake number 1. Shoulda done it when it was mounted and secure.
A few weeks ago when I did the rear, it just popped right out with one hole and a bolt screwed in one time. M Series pinion seal kit slid right in nicely.
This one, 6 holes, all stripped out, chisel, 5# sledge, a few smashed knuckles, a TON of choice words, it finally came out in three pieces THREE HOURS LATER. Completely different kind of seal. It was fully enclosed. Not the half back. Thats why the bolt didn't pop it out. It was pushing on itself. Got the M Series one in, with a little ATV silicone around the edge to help seal it, since theres a few little scars in the case from trying to get the old one out. Sanded em down and hopefully the ATV seals it.
Im not havin very good luck lately with these damn axles
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