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How easy is it change the front oil seal on a 5 speed diff? I think it just pops out & then push a new one in but the factory workshop manual says you need a special tool to remove it & another one to put it back in. Is this right or can it be done with normal tools?

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8

If it's the pinion oil seal UKC4995 then nothing special is required to remove and refit the seal. I did mine as per the Haynes manual.

My recon supplied 3.08 axle had a smear of silicon instead of a gasket fitted







TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 5 Spokes and Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

Some silicone (RTV) on mine also as I didn't have the gasket at hand. No leaks. One of the nice features of these rear axles is being able to change that seal without disturbing the pinion preload.

BTW, I did mine with a block of wood, hammer and flat surface.

Jim Underwood
72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

Thanks lads, I'll order the bits & have a go. [:)]

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8