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Old 06-02-2019, 08:30 AM
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All - It appears that my rear axel oil seal is shot (see pictures below).

Question - Should I just replace the oil seal (9) or should I be replacing all components 9 - 11?
Bonus Question - Since I need to remove the flexible coupling to replace the oil seal, should I just bite the bullet and get a new one?






 
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Old 06-02-2019, 11:03 AM
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I would replace the centering peg and the rotoflex. Keep the old one for a spare on the trail.
 
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Old 06-02-2019, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by aemnky606
I would replace the centering peg and the rotoflex. Keep the old one for a spare on the trail.
Thanks for the feedback

UPDATE
I drained the rear diff and the oil was silver and clumpy. The drain plug was completely covered in metallic goo. I think I will flush the diff out.
 
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Old 06-02-2019, 11:47 AM
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Check you vent line. I have found the banjo bolt get rusty inside and blocks up. I also had my line full of mud.
 
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Old 06-02-2019, 11:51 AM
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Check you vent line. I have found the banjo bolt get rusty inside and blocks up. I also had my line full of mud.
I will do that, was already looking at how to disconnect from axel so I could clean
 
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Old 06-02-2019, 12:56 PM
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Do I really have to buy LRT-51-008 to remove the centralising peg?

Any tips on how to get this out, buy a bolt with the right thread pitch??
 
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Old 06-02-2019, 01:45 PM
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You don't need the LR tool. Have a look at the video below the peg is very simple to remove.
Just remember 1 thing, the M8 X 1.25 Bolt ONLY holds the socket to the peg... it's the NUT the removes the peg!!!

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Old 06-02-2019, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Friday Night Disco
Do I really have to buy LRT-51-008 to remove the centralising peg?

Any tips on how to get this out, buy a bolt with the right thread pitch??
I used a 2" socket with a m8x1.25 bolt with a washer and nut. That pulled it 90% off. then vise grips to Finnish it off
 

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Old 06-02-2019, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by OverRover
You don't need the LR tool. Have a look at the video below the peg is very simple to remove.
Just remember 1 thing, the M8 X 1.25 Bolt ONLY holds the socket to the peg... it's the NUT the removes the peg!!!
Originally Posted by aemnky606
I used a 2" socket with a m8x1.25 bolt with a washer and nut. That pulled it 90% off. then vise grips to Finnish it off
Roger that! That's for the input I will go pick up a bolt, I have the socket already.
 
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Old 06-02-2019, 03:42 PM
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Get a Corteco seal, the blue bag one is junk from my experience
 
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