NAPA will have them. Both seals and sleeves are made by Victor.
Jack Halton
51 GMC 1/2 ton
Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: "La Fountaine Family" <glafountaine@socal.rr.com>
To: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>;
<MKlepp4335@cs.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] A.D. Axle Seals
> Mike, Jack
>
> Where can I get the seals and sleeves for the axles. None of the catalogs
I have
> (Chevy Duty or Jim Carter) carry them?
>
> Thanks!
>
> George <><
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <MKlepp4335@cs.com>
> To: <glafountaine@socal.rr.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 9:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] A.D. Axle Seals
>
>
> > In a message dated 5/16/00 9:39:36 AM Central Daylight Time,
> > glafountaine@socal.rr.com writes:
> >
> > << Is it possible to replace the seals without removing the axles? >>
> >
> > No, George, the axles must be pulled to remove and install the seals.
Not a
> > big job, just messy. Jack up both sides of rear and remove wheels and
drums.
> > Pull the rear cover (have a drip pan ready to catch the 90wt oil).
push in
> > slightly on the axle to allow the "C" clip to be removed from inside the
> > differential. Axle will now slide out of the housing. Old seal is
pressed
> > into the end of the axle housing. Pry out with a large screwdriver or
get a
> > seal puller. New seal is tapped in place carefully with a hammer or
seal
> > installation tool. Check and make sure the axles are not "grooved"
where the
> > seal rides. Sleeves are available if badly worn. Reinstall all the
parts in
> > the reverse order. Good luck.
> >
> > Mike Klepp
> > '48 3100
> > Wichita Falls, TX
> >
>
>
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