Differential Oil Seal

[REPLIC8]

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

[busheytrader]

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

[Underdog]

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.

[REPLIC8]

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

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8