mznyc Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Can you just pull this seal with a pick,and install by pushing in ,or do I need a special tool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy york Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I don't think a pick would be strong enough. Use a real seal puller and be EXTREMELY careful not to scratch the surface of the crank. I just keep working my way around in a circle ...little bit at a time. I happen to have the proper tool to drive a new seal in ...but if you have an assortment of large sockets you might find one that will work. patience. andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Can you just pull this seal with a pick,and install by pushing in ,or do I need a special tool? Carefully place a decent screwdriver (say 8mm wide blade at the tip)under the lip of the seal so you can get behind it a little and lever on the end of the crank CAREFULLY.If you do it correctly you wont damage anything except the old seal. I generally machine up a driver to seat the seal but you can do it with a say 10mm dia flat punch.Just dont drive the seal in to far or you will need to remove it and start again and that will damage it for sure. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mznyc Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Use a real seal puller and be EXTREMELY careful not to scratch the surface of the crank. I just keep working my way around in a circle ...little bit at a time. I happen to have the proper tool to drive a new seal in ...but if you have an assortment of large sockets you might find one that will work. patience. andy Thanks Andy I have never changed a rear seal before so I dont know the correct procedure.Didnt want to go in there hacking away doin damage.Is this the kind of "real seal puller" you mean? Link Sorry for such a stupid question,.... Â Carefully place a decent screwdriver (say 8mm wide blade at the tip)under the lip of the seal so you can get behind it a little and lever on the end of the crank CAREFULLY.If you do it correctly you wont damage anything except the old seal. I generally machine up a driver to seat the seal but you can do it with a say 10mm dia flat punch.Just dont drive the seal in to far or you will need to remove it and start again and that will damage it for sure. Ciao Phil,are you saying tap around the circumference of the seal with a punch,gently till it sits in? Arent there pick specifically designed to remove seals? I may have a driver or socket that will fit it to drive in. Thanks Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mznyc Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Couldnt get it with cheap picks or screwdriver.Dont want to risk damaging anything. Gonna head to Sears tomorrow to try to find a puller.Anyone have a recommendation ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mznyc Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Got it out with a cheap hook style seal puller.Piece of rubber tube between crank shaft and tool to protect and out she came easy. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstallons Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Make sure you clean the shaft surface with a Scotch-Brite pad and clean with BrakeKleen before reinstalling the sea.lDo use a liberal amount of grease on the seal lip surface when you reinstall................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mznyc Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Thanks G New one went in easy till the last mm,when the rubber cover got caught up.Out she went.New one on order.I figured I would use motor oil as a lube,maybe freeze it first? Whaddaya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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