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Matty Ice · 06-23-2019, 12:24 PM

What's the easiest way to get these in? Any special tricks or tools?

Benman · 06-25-2019, 12:27 PM

I wish I could advise you on this, maybe next week I can since I will be pulling my diff out for a complete rebuild and going to 3.91 gears. From what the seals look like, I think it will be a simple large screwdriver/pry bar to remove them and simple tap into place process once the axles are out of the way.

Tajefe Couple · 06-25-2019, 10:29 PM

I have something similar to this-
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-56750-S.../dp/B0002SRCKG

Be careful not to scratch housing whatever you use especially a screwdriver, and even a tool. GL

jeff657756 · 06-26-2019, 07:35 AM

They have to be sitting perfectly on the hole, then just tap them in. Not really much to it. If they are any type of cocked then they wont go in.

GRNFLSH · 06-26-2019, 10:01 AM

There is a special tool from kent-moore, but its expensive. I used a loan-a-tool seal driver kit from AutoZone, using the one that fits tight inside the raised seal lip. You have to get the seal squared up or they go in at an angle, which is harder than it sounds. I used the seal driver to get it started, then used a 1/4" extension to make corrections when it got off course, then finished with the seal driver. be careful not to drive it in too deep, you want the seal to be flush with the diff housing, not recessed. Good luck!

Matty Ice · 07-02-2019, 06:33 AM

Thanks guys for the info/help. I gave up after a few tries, I'll see if AutoZone has that seal driver. Good to know that they need to go in square/flush, that was the piece of advice I was looking for.

Nb1081 · 07-02-2019, 10:51 AM

A big socket a piece of pipe anything round thats close to size

Benman · 07-02-2019, 01:02 PM

I have my diff apart now, the seals have a lip to install against, so careful alignment, then, working around the perimeter of the seal with a rubber mallet, tap in against lip in the case. You might also use a short piece of .25" or thicker aluminum par and a regular steel face hammer. Just make sure to keep it squared up and that it seats against the lip. Just like an oil filter, apply a little lube around the inside lip before installing the axle.

olblue75 · 07-06-2019, 12:23 AM

Freeze the seal and use a heat gun to warm up the housing and they should almost drop in.

Tajefe Couple · 07-06-2019, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

Freeze the seal and use a heat gun to warm up the housing and they should almost drop in.

That seems like a good idea will have to give it a try next time or on the 3:45 diff just setting in the shop to see how it works out.

06-23-2019, 12:24 PM	#1
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	Differential/Axle Seals What's the easiest way to get these in? Any special tricks or tools?

06-25-2019, 12:27 PM	#2
Benman Drives: 13 IOM 2ss RS manual Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Euless,TX Posts: 213	I wish I could advise you on this, maybe next week I can since I will be pulling my diff out for a complete rebuild and going to 3.91 gears. From what the seals look like, I think it will be a simple large screwdriver/pry bar to remove them and simple tap into place process once the axles are out of the way. __________________ Rectangular Dollars will beat Cubic Inches

06-25-2019, 10:29 PM	#3
Tajefe Couple Drives: Never just fly under the radar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,531 View My Garage	I have something similar to this- https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-56750-S.../dp/B0002SRCKG Be careful not to scratch housing whatever you use especially a screwdriver, and even a tool. GL __________________ 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Old Skool

06-26-2019, 07:35 AM	#4
jeff657756 Drives: 2014 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 660	They have to be sitting perfectly on the hole, then just tap them in. Not really much to it. If they are any type of cocked then they wont go in. __________________ https://instagram.com/jp_1le/

06-26-2019, 10:01 AM	#5
GRNFLSH Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Green Flash Edition Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 200	There is a special tool from kent-moore, but its expensive. I used a loan-a-tool seal driver kit from AutoZone, using the one that fits tight inside the raised seal lip. You have to get the seal squared up or they go in at an angle, which is harder than it sounds. I used the seal driver to get it started, then used a 1/4" extension to make corrections when it got off course, then finished with the seal driver. be careful not to drive it in too deep, you want the seal to be flush with the diff housing, not recessed. Good luck! __________________ Kooks stepped headers & Solo XL Cat-back ADM CAI w/race scoop & Rotofab w/w relo GPI VVT SS1 cam and CNC ported heads milled .30 BTR .660 springs, Straub solid bushing trunions GPI rod-mod intake with I-M heat sheild Circle D 258mm Pro single disc 3700 rpm stall converter 169F thermostat & manual fan switch Tuned by Ryno at GPI - 455 RWHP / 416 lb-ft

07-02-2019, 06:33 AM	#6
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	Thanks guys for the info/help. I gave up after a few tries, I'll see if AutoZone has that seal driver. Good to know that they need to go in square/flush, that was the piece of advice I was looking for.

07-02-2019, 10:51 AM	#7
Nb1081 Drives: 10 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Shelby ny Posts: 436	A big socket a piece of pipe anything round thats close to size __________________ [/SIGPIC]10 2ss ls3 sw long tubes,cai intake,phastek scoop,se3" exhaust,elite e2, bw stg2tb, tsp f35, motive 4.10 lpw cover, 15" conversion, 510whp tuned by john donovan

07-02-2019, 01:02 PM	#8
Benman Drives: 13 IOM 2ss RS manual Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Euless,TX Posts: 213	I have my diff apart now, the seals have a lip to install against, so careful alignment, then, working around the perimeter of the seal with a rubber mallet, tap in against lip in the case. You might also use a short piece of .25" or thicker aluminum par and a regular steel face hammer. Just make sure to keep it squared up and that it seats against the lip. Just like an oil filter, apply a little lube around the inside lip before installing the axle. __________________ Rectangular Dollars will beat Cubic Inches

07-06-2019, 12:23 AM	#9
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	Freeze the seal and use a heat gun to warm up the housing and they should almost drop in. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.