CV Axle Seal Install Question

[mnetwork]

I just sprung a leak on my driver's side axle seal. I bought a new seal. I'm going to do this tomorrow. I've never done a seal yet and while looking at the seal I noticed one side has a tiny metal coil going all around the inside of it. Which side points into the tranny and which side points towards the axle?

 

[knochgoon24]

That side goes to the inside.

 

[mnetwork]

The side with the metal coil on it goes inside (facing the trans)?

 

[TheMadCheshire]

The spring goes into the tranny. There is a sorta flap that goes outside. The best way to take the seal out is with a prybar and the best way to get it back in is by using the old seal as a driver and using a hammer to tap it into place. Just make sure to tap it all the away around and not just in one place.
Good luck.

 

[mnetwork]

Thanks a lot guys!

 

[daren_p]

Should be able to easily figure out which side is which, once you take a look at the old seal. I usually put a thin layer of oil around the the outer edge of the new seal, so it slides in nicer. I usually just find a correct sized socket to tap the seal in with. Also put a thin layer of oil on the inside of the seal before you slide the shaft back in (less chane of doing damage & causing another leak)

 

[mnetwork]

Should be able to easily figure out which side is which, once you take a look at the old seal. I usually put a thin layer of oil around the the outer edge of the new seal, so it slides in nicer. I usually just find a correct sized socket to tap the seal in with. Also put a thin layer of oil on the inside of the seal before you slide the shaft back in (less chane of doing damage & causing another leak)

I just wanted to know how it goes in in advance. I was planning on loading the seal up with some red grease before putting it in... Don't want to tear the seal...

 

[mnetwork]

Finished up the seal today and all is well. Not a drop of tranny fluid.

 

[TsiFTW]

Does anyone know the proper name for this seal or a part number?

Found.