[Healeys] Replacing pinion oil seal

[Mark Schneider]

Section J.5 of the Healey Workshop Manual for 100-6 and 3000 describes  
removal and replacement of the pinion oil seal.  The text calls for  
the withdrawal of the pinion flange and pressed end-cover with Service  
Tool 18G2 (extractor for driving flange).  I want to replace the oil  
seal.  Of course I don't have too 18G2.  My inspection of the exploded  
rear  axle graphic in the manual suggests that if I  remove flange nut  
and washer  I can probably tap the flange off with careful use of a  
small hammer.  Am I correct?  To get to the oil seal the next step  
will be removal of the oil seal housing.  Can someone offer a  
suggestion on accomplishing this step?  It is the "pressed" term that  
causes concern.  Thanks.

Marks 3
1966 BJ8