what did you use to install driver's side axle seal

[turbogreyhound]

My driver's side axle seal started leaking on my 1g talon awd. When I put the new one in, I didn't have anything big enough to install it, so I just used a hammer and lightly tapped it all the way around until it was in. Well, the new one started leaking.

What I want to know is what did you use to install this axle seal? Obviously hammering it in wasn't the recommended way to do it, but I couldn't come up with anything else. Please let me know what worked for you.

 

[doubleclutch99]

What does the driver side seal look like? does it look like the pass side seal ?or does it look like it has a boot that sticks out a half inch or so ? because they're two different seals compare the passenger side to the driver side they don't even look alike. i did this and the driver side leaked bad. i found out they are different and fixed it as soon as i installed it. btw i used a really big socket to install mine with just enough rtv to coat the outter ring of the seal, for sealing and install purposes. just a thought

 

[turbogreyhound]

I understand the passenger and driver's side axle seals are different. I ordered both so I could replace both and be done with it. The driver's side is the one that has the rubber sticking out of the metal ring about a quarter of an inch. After measuring it, would take a 58mm socket to fit it to seat it, and I don't have a socket near that big.

 

[AWDtalonPt2]

This is what I used.

10 Piece Bearing Race and Seal Driver Set


Hope this helps.

 

[turbogreyhound]

I thought about using that race and bearing install set, but was afraid it would damage that rubber ring on the axle seal. Guess I'll go rent that set from AutoZone and try it.

 

[VisegripMech]

I've found pieces of PVC pipe very handy for seals sometimes. Or the old seal, if it isn't too bent up. Of course, large sockets can work too.

Check the axle where the seal rides on it, make sure it is smooth and clean.

 

[white92talontsi]

You can use the end of 2x4.

sent from my evo.

 

[96 420a-t]

I put mine in with a hammer and have had no problems in the last six months. Now granted both of my seals look the same and different from yours.

 

[turbogreyhound]

Here's a pic of the axle seal in question. I'm worried about damaging the raised rubber ring when I install it.

I will check the axle when removed and make sure it's ok where it rides in that rubber ring on the seal.

 

[99TALONTSI]

best thing is a really big socked, pick one up at autozone, or your local parts store... place a rag over the socket so when you bash it with a hammer it doesn't mark it up. then return the socket

 

[cookmeup272]

Ive used many different things. Beer can, large socket....or if I couldnt find something, i just started to tap it in around the edges with a small hammer.

 

[GST4g63T]

The large socket always seems to get the job done.

 

[knochgoon24]

Make sure you put a bit of lube on the axle when you put it in. It will help prevent damage to the seal until a little bit of fluid get on it from the inside.

 

[cookmeup272]

Make sure you put a bit of lube on the axle when you put it in. It will help prevent damage to the seal until a little bit of fluid get on it from the inside.

QFT, just like putting oil around the ring on a new Oil Filter

 

[turbogreyhound]

Thanks for all the input. I'm going to go with the big socket. Don't know if AutoZone has one that big, but I know Sears does. I'll let you know how it went when I finish.

 

[doubleclutch99]

you could use the pvc pipe or coupler idea it will probably work pretty good. just take the seal with you to match it up. and it would be cheap too. just a thought

 

[turbogreyhound]

I ended up using a 2" pvc pipe plug without threads to install the axle seal. Was the perfect size, and the seal went in with no problems, unlike just tapping in the old seal with a hammer. Cost a whole $2 at Ace Hardware.

 

[doubleclutch99]

that's sweet . i'm glad to hear it worked for ya. good job

 

[tektic]

Same size as a timing belt idler pully.