I have a Chevy 1954 3100.

I need to replace my rear axle seals and looking at the shop manual it looks like quite a job that requires a lot of specialized tools and a lot of complicated steps.

Anyone out there done it? Is it possible to do it without the special tools (bearing puller etc)? How difficult is it to do? The most complicated thing I have done (by myself) is change out all my wheel cylinders flush the lines and put in new brake shoes. With my Dad I have swapped engines but that was with a lot of guidance from him. He's too far away to help me with this.

I WANT to do it myself but also don't want to have to call some tow company or something because I totally screwed it up. Any advice, encouragement, or names of good rear-end shops in the Santa Rosa, CA area would be very welcome!

Chevy Jen, Santa Rosa


Take the time to do it right....