hi guys. i've got a dribble from the front of my diff. Is this likely to be the pinion oil seal? if so, how hard is it to change - haynes makes it sound rather easy, but i dont like the sound of a 'tube drift'. is it a diy process?

cheers

By the loks of it, its just a big pin with a flange, to apply force evenly over the seal when inserting. My instinct says that it shouldn't be too bad.

To be sure start the job at a time when you know the diff won't be needed for a while.

The procedure varies between axle types but following procedure will work on final drive.
The main thing you have to watch is that you don't squeeze the crush washer when retightening the nut,
Clearly mark the nut, pinnion shaft and flange before you start and count the EXACT number of turns required to undo the nut. It is best not to use a socket for this jib but a large offset ring spanner so you can see the marks clearly. Remove flange and lever out seal with a screw driver. Then carefully old seal press the new one home using a very large socket as a tup, replace flange and retighten using exactly the same number of turns until the marks align exactly.

cheers folks.

Sorry to nick this thread.. Whers the best place to get one from?? Mine needs doing..