dana 30 axle seal tool?

[mike s]

Sigh going to have to tackle axle seals on my front diff, but i read they are a b#tch to do without special tool #*******, any idea who might have one? Also would consider spare front axle to build then swap complete....

[FiEND]

they are easy.  screw driver to pry them out then large socket and hammer to tap new ones in.

[Pookapotamus]

or pick up a set of the fancy greasable seals for the dana 30 like dom has

[FiEND]

or pick up a set of the fancy greasable seals for the dana 30 like dom has

that's outer seals, still need inner seals

[Pookapotamus]

ah ic well get both!

[mike s]

Ya pretty sure it's inboard seals, i have the tube seals (like Dom) but have the two piece RH axle w/vacuum disconnect.

[BlackYJ]

The inner seal should not be a problem, but you have to remove the vacuum actuator to access the passenger side seal.

[apeman]

they are easy.  screw driver to pry them out then large socket and hammer to tap new ones in.

yep....small hammer though, not the 5lb deadblow.

[SwampSinger]

Stop talking bad about me 

[RckyMtnTJ]

I haven't done it yet, but I need to and plan to use this method:

http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2006/dana30-seal-installer/

Home made tool

[Layback209]

I would recommend, using several 1/2 socket extensions snapped together (can get some really big one from p-auto dirt cheep) with a large socket on one end (can remember the size I used).  For the passenger side seal (assuming vac engaging model) you tap the seal into the engagement fork housing.

For the drivers side seal you tap the seal into the diff pumpkin. Installation is the reverse.  I would not push the thread rod technique its a pain in the butt!

Regards,
 

[mike s]

figured i could hobble something together, chrysler show this fancy seal tool, thought i might get one if there was intrest...

[starcreekyj]

I have installed a couple of seals using a length of threaded rod, a plate the size of the seal and a plate for the outer end of the axle.
Put the seal in place slide the threaded rod through the axle and seal put the plate on the rod then a nut. Put a plate on the outer end of the rod with a nut and start tightening making sure the seal doesn't tip.
Long winded but I hope I explained it well enough.

[Immortal]

that is a hell of an idea starcreek!

[JackstandJohnny]

I have installed a couple of seals using a length of threaded rod, a plate the size of the seal and a plate for the outer end of the axle.
Put the seal in place slide the threaded rod through the axle and seal put the plate on the rod then a nut. Put a plate on the outer end of the rod with a nut and start tightening making sure the seal doesn't tip.
Long winded but I hope I explained it well enough.

tried this on a Dodge D44. it was a PITA.  it kept going in crooked;  one good whack on a socket and it set the seal much easier. 

the CAD one is beotch..........  if you're gonna pull that seal, might as well grab some one piece axles out of a tJ/XJ and put in the correct seal for this upgrade.................