Pinion Seal Removal

[Joe B.]

Originally Posted by Shoebox

I drilled 19/64" holes through the front metal of the seal, NOT through the back metal. This let me hook in a little 90 degree tip of my little slide hammer into the seal. A bunch of pulls on the LH and RH holes and just a couple on the upper hole and the seal came out. Just thought I'd share. Thanks

Did you have the tip hooks pointed in or out? Thanks. The u-joint bolts freed up easy. I worked out a jacking arrangement so I'm safe and also have plenty of room to work. Going to attempt the leaky trans seal at the same time. Waiting on parts and a couple cooler days. The car will be outside.

[Shoebox]

Originally Posted by Joe B.

Did you have the tip hooks pointed in or out? Thanks. The u-joint bolts freed up easy. I worked out a jacking arrangement so I'm safe and also have plenty of room to work. Going to attempt the leaky trans seal at the same time. Waiting on parts and a couple cooler days. The car will be outside.

The tip used is in the lower LH corner of the tool box pic. I pointed the hook in whatever direction gave me the most solid pull. Good that you have a safe jacking arrangement as you need some "elbow room" for all the tugging and grunting. Let us know how things go.


Scott