INNER AXLE SEAL REPLACEMENT
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03/22/11 12:03 AM
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is there any tricks in replacing the inner axle seal on a 68'dodge coronet with a 8.75 rear end. i replaced the seal on the driver's side during the restoration of my car, it has been about 4years however the car only has about 50road miles on it and the inner seal is leaking, i am thinking maybe i did something wrong, the seal was not leaking when i replaced it, i replaced everything while i had everything tore down going thru replacing all wear item parts , i do have an old auto repair manual with an exploded view of the rear end, however , does not give me a step by step, i am thinking that i can jack up the driver's side enough that i do not have drain the gear oil? thanks
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Re: INNER AXLE SEAL REPLACEMENT
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03/22/11 12:46 AM
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a buddy of mine, was telling me to make sure the adjuster on the axle shaft is set right, mine is 68'dodge coronet with 8.75 rear, i do not have an adjuster on the axle, the inner bearing is pressed on and axle assembly is held in by outer plate with 5 nuts that screw down on the housing inside the brake drum, i do not have an adjuster, does anybody know what he could be referring to?
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Re: INNER AXLE SEAL REPLACEMENT
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03/22/11 12:53 AM
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Often when driving the seal the garter spring pops loose.. When this happens there is no pressure holding the seal against the shaft... Pack the cavity on the back side of the seal with grease before trying to drive the seal.. As mentioned a good driver will help getting the seal driven squarely, I've used the proper tool but also have improvised with a large washer & the top of a jack stand, a large socket & extension.. What ever you use it needs to drive the seal very close to the outer edge, if your driver is to small the sel will distort & fail.. Also if your end play on the bearings is to loose it will allow the bearing to be pushed off center due to the tapered design of the bearing.. Get after it!!! While writing this post you posted.. Your friend is correct, the adjuster is on the passenger side & the end play is set for both sides with one adjuster...
Last edited by 1_WILD_RT; 03/22/11 12:59 AM.
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Re: INNER AXLE SEAL REPLACEMENT
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03/22/11 01:00 AM
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okay, that explains the adjuster question, only on the passenger side, i did not mess with it when i replaced the seal on the passenger side, my buddy said if i am not having any problems with the rear end that i should be okay? i guess i did not even realize it had a adjuster, i just put everything back together like it was when i took it apart.
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