07-03-2014, 07:50 AM
(07-03-2014, 07:45 AM)Piggy Wrote: Would be easier to remove the shaft, thus needing to remove the hub nut.
But it could be done without.
Tips, use a rubber mallet to gently tap the new seal in place, flush with the gearbox housing.
Be careful when removing the old one....IE some I have seen have scored the gearbox sealing edge with a screwdriver when removing the old one.
Make sure you have the correct seal....the two seals are different size and design.
If you are draining the gearbox oil, ensure you get the proper oil to refill it with.
Have fun
Thanks mate
I have the larger of the two seals, which looks right when looking at each shaft.
Also have a rubber mallet ready.
I don't really have a big enough breaker to undo the hub nut.
Was planning on popping the hub out of the lower balljoint, undoing tge roll bar and steering rack and then splitting the cv joint.
At least, thats what I did on an old fiesta I had.
Will be careful getting the old seal out