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#66357 09/24/2006 8:19 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 | I need to replace the rear wheel seals on my 42 1/2 ton pu. Do I need any special tools or do the seals just pop out? | | |
#66358 09/24/2006 9:36 PM | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 | I had to replace one a few weeks ago on my '53. I think it is the same as your 42.
I just used a couple flat head screwdrivers and a plier to pry it out (mangled of course).
Bought a new seal and tapped it in with a very very large socket.
Worked for me.
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#66359 09/24/2006 9:42 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Do you mean after you get the axles out or do you need to know how to get the axles out.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#66360 09/25/2006 4:23 AM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 | I just need to change the seals as they are leaking. | | |
#66361 09/25/2006 2:43 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You must remove the axles to replace the seals. Get a shop or repair manual & follow step by step directions. On that model you have to pull the differential cover & remove the C washers to remove the axles. Than pull the old seals out like Colin posted.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#66362 09/25/2006 9:01 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 | | | |
#66363 09/25/2006 9:18 PM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | OK, here's a neat trick for pulling the seals without a seal puller; after removing the c-locks, slide the axle out. Place the groove for the c-lock under the lip of the seal. Now swing the axle toward the opposite side of the seal from where you've placed the grove. You can now use the axle itself as a seal puller by prying the seal out. I use this procedure and it works every time.
Bill Burmeister
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#66364 09/26/2006 1:36 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | There are two seal manufacturers. One is Chicago Rawhide the other is National. One is very flimsy with hardly any flange the other is much stronger. I think it is National. | | |
#66365 09/26/2006 1:14 PM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 186 | Who sells the heavy/better seals? :confused:
Still trying to get ole Betsy back on the road.
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#66366 09/26/2006 4:46 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | Any good auto parts should. If you compare the two brands side by side you will see a big difference. The C/R was flimsy and I thought it would bend when installing it. I had a part number but lost the invoice. Check the web site. I think it is the same part number for many applications. | | |
#66367 09/26/2006 5:46 PM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 186 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 186 |
Still trying to get ole Betsy back on the road.
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#66368 09/26/2006 8:08 PM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | If they sell Federal-Mogul, they'll have National seals. They are a division of Federal-Mogul.
Bill Burmeister
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