[Mgs] 1954 TF axle seal

[dontoy at comcast.net]

Dear Sages of the List, 

I was wondering if one needs to take the bearing housing off to replace a rear axle oil seal or just replacing it with out taking off the housing, brakes and back plate. I've done it the latter way in the past and was wondering if that's why this one leaked or because it seemed to be in a little crooked. This is an 1954 MGTF with factory wire wheels. Much thanks in advance. Once all the deluges stop in the Northeast US I'd really like to drive it.. 

Donald J. Toy 
"all great men are dead...and I'm not feeling well"