Are wheel seals and axle seals the same?
Full Float Axles Have A Wheel Seal Most full float rear axles don’t have an axle shaft seal. The axle shaft is sealed with silicone RTV when it is bolted into the hub. The hub has a wheel seal to protect the bearings. The wheel seal is installed on the back side of the hub.
How do I remove the inner wheel seal?
Once the fasteners are off, slide the hub out until the outer bearing is near the end of the spindle. Put the bearing aside, then remove the hub and place it in the brake drum, threading the wheel bolts into their holes. REMOVE SEAL AND INNER BEARING. Use a medium to large “crow’s foot” pry bar to dislodge the seal.
How to replace Seal on Tuff Torq axle?
Below is a general summary of the tools and steps for an axle seal replacement. Tuff Torq replacement input shaft seal (consult Tuff Torq service team or your local dealer to verify the correct seal for your unit) do not use excessive force when inserting the flathead screwdriver to remove seal.
How do you change the wheel seal on a floating axle?
The procedure for changing a wheel seal is very similar on any full floating axle. You need to remove the wheel/tire, caliper and caliper anchor plate. Then you remove the axle shaft bolts and pull out the axle shaft. Once you have the axle shaft removed there is a nut that is holding the hub/rotor assembly onto the axle.
How do you change wheel seal on Ford PowerStroke?
The procedure for changing a wheel seal is very similar on any full floating axle. You need to remove the wheel/tire, caliper and caliper anchor plate. Then you remove the axle shaft bolts and pull out the axle shaft.
How do you remove a rear axle seal?
Once you have the axle shaft removed there is a nut that is holding the hub/rotor assembly onto the axle. The nut is a locking nut and you will need a special socket that releases the lock while you remove the nut. After that nut is removed you can remove the outer wheel bearing and pull hub/rotor assembly off of the axle.