$6 Front Axle Seal Driver - works like a charm!

[philosopheriam]

Hi!

I'm new to the forums, and I wanted to share something that made a recent repair very easy.

The RF axle seal on my 04 Ranger was leaking badly. After purchasing the new seal, I pondered as to what was the best way to effectively drive the seal into the axle tube - clearance is minimal with the shock and the knuckle in the way.

So, then it hit me - the size of a 2" PVC union is just large enough to slip over the rubber boot of the seal and to make contact with the seal flanges. I took a piece of 2'x2" pip, put a union on one end, a cap on the other, and presto, one cheap and effective seal driver. Check out the pics below...

To make your life easier when trying to replace this seal, make sure to have the suspension drooped all the way and remove the 2 lower shock bolts to move it aside. This allows ample room for the driver to have a straight shot at the end of the axle tube.

I appreciate it when people have info that makes my life easy - I try to share things that do the same!

 

[97RangerXLT]

Nice!

Welcome to the site, and thanks for the tip!

AJ

 

[doorgunner]

thanks for the info......it's great when someone gives a solution to the problem!