[DML] Re: Differential axle shaft seal

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On the 5-speed you can change the right side without removing the
special nut (there is none on that side). The left side DOES have that
nut. On the automatic there is a special nut on BOTH sides. Refer to
G:06:04 and F:04:01. The main point of my post was the need (if you
mess with that damm nut) to put it back EXACTLY as you removed it. In
many people's haste to "tear things apart" they may overlook the need
to carefully document the exact position and # of turns of the nut.
Once it is removed and the setting is lost it takes removal and
disassembly of the final drive to get it correct. It is not a "fun"
adjustment to have to do so I was just warning about the need to not
lose the setting.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> David - I don't recall reason to remove the "special nut" when 
> servicing the seal. After you remove the axle flange you can pry the 
> seal out with a screwdriver and press the new one in, all from the 
> outside. 
> 
> Dave S
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > The seals generally come out without too much trouble. The BIG thing
> > when doing this job is to put the special nut back EXACTLY as you
> > remove it. Mark it with some paint or nail polish and count the 
> turns.
> >




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