Rear Axle Seal Replacement

[Bill Lalk]

Hello there,
I searched but could not seem to locate the advice I was looking for. I hear tell it's a bit tricky to replace my right rear outer axle seal. I've done it on Fords and Chevys before. Anything I should know? Do I need to pull the ring/pinion cover and remove a clip or do I remove the 4 bolts at the outer axle and simply pull it out like my old Fords?
Also, I need to replace the rear trans seal. Now I don't think there's any more to that besides pulling the driveshaft - sound right?
Thanks a bunch,
BILL

[ImpalaSlayer]

ont he axle, you gotta pop the cover off the diff, remove the center pin and pull the c clip. then its easy from there on out. not sure aobut the trans

[Black_Noise]

the output shaft seal, rear most of the trans, yep drop the shaft and then pop it out and pound the new one in

[Bill Lalk]

Thanks fellas.
I was told I need to put synthetic back in the differential. True?

[Bradley G]

yeah use the friction modifier

[ImpalaSlayer]

yeah use the friction modifier

some synthetics already have it, just make sure when you buy it

[MM2004]

some synthetics already have it, just make sure when you buy it

What ^^He^^Said.

Make sure the bottle has "LS" on it -> Limited Slip.

Mike.

[Rockettman]

Regarding the diff fluid:
when I used Amsoil many years ago in my 8.8 Mustang diff, I called Amsoil and they told me I didn't need to add it.

[Bill Lalk]

So if the bottle says Limited Slip or LS on it should I still add the friction modifier?

[MM2004]

So if the bottle says Limited Slip or LS on it should I still add the friction modifier?

You should not have to unless you hear the clutches 'chatter' around corners (making a turn) so I have been told.

Mike.

[tbone]

If your axle seals are leaking, you might still have the defective axles.

[SpartaPerformance]

Contact Blackened300M he just did his axle seals and bearings a few months ago. Luckily his axles were in great shape but like previous post stated you may find some wear on yours so be prepared.

[fastblackmerc]

So if the bottle says Limited Slip or LS on it should I still add the friction modifier?

If you are using a synthetic gear oil you don't need to add friction modifier.

[fastblackmerc]

To remove the axles, you'll have to remove the diff cover to remove the "C" clips that prevent the axe from walking out of the housing.

[2vmodular]

look closely at the condition of the axle where the wheel bearing rides. if it's all chewed up like this one, you'll need a new axle.

http://www.p71interceptor.com/brakesystem/ebrake/pictures/2005/PICT1979-vi.jpg

while you've got the axle removed, you should consider replacing the e-brake shoes. the friction material has a habit of rust-jacking off the backing plate and falling off once a car gets to be several years old.

http://www.p71interceptor.com/brakesystem/ebrake/pictures/2005/DetroitP71_DSCN3118-vi.jpg

here's a link to more pictures:

http://www.p71interceptor.com/brakesystem/ebrake/pictures/2005/

[2vmodular]

if you've got some funds to spare, you might also purchase a new hardware kit for the parking brake shoes. and also two 3W1Z-2A637-AA from your local ford dealer.

[Bill Lalk]

Thanks a bunch!! The pics and advice will help tremendously. Take care,
BILL