- Jan 29, 2012
- 268
While I was doing Lower Control Arms and Tie Rods today, I figured I'd do the drivers side differential seal as it's been seeping a bit.
I tried using a pry bar and then a slide hammer to removed the CV axle, no luck! Then I crawled under the front and used the pound with a drift method in the service manual. Good news, it popped off pretty easily once I found the right angle.
Bad news, I took a swipe or two at the plastic section that the bellows attaches too. It popped the bellows out from under the clamp and 'dented' the plastic a bit. I was able to get the bellows back under the clamp and after cleaning everything up I can't see any grease seepage.
So, question is, am I good to go or should I be thinking about a new half shaft?
On the plus side, I've got the passengers side torn down, taking a break before reassembly. No sign of leaks on that side!
I tried using a pry bar and then a slide hammer to removed the CV axle, no luck! Then I crawled under the front and used the pound with a drift method in the service manual. Good news, it popped off pretty easily once I found the right angle.
Bad news, I took a swipe or two at the plastic section that the bellows attaches too. It popped the bellows out from under the clamp and 'dented' the plastic a bit. I was able to get the bellows back under the clamp and after cleaning everything up I can't see any grease seepage.
So, question is, am I good to go or should I be thinking about a new half shaft?
On the plus side, I've got the passengers side torn down, taking a break before reassembly. No sign of leaks on that side!