Neoprene rear axle seal installation

[johnr]

I am rebuilding my rear axle of which I am installing new bearings and seals.
I found out that the seal outside diamater is larger than the inside diamater of the outer race requiring
the seal inserted prior to the outer race.
Should I assemble the axle and differential into the housing first.
Next install the seal with metal plate facing outward and then follow up with installing
the outer race.
If I go this route I will machine a pusher up to insert the seal to the bottom of the axle
tube.
Sound about the right way to proceed ?

[DanTreace]

Yes. You have the process correct. Have used the sleeve puller to place the neoprene seal, just push it in with the outer non button end of the puller. Pre-grease the neoprene seal so it slips on the axle easy.

Then place a radiator gear drive hose clamp around the sleeve to collapse it some for slipping it in , align the bump on the sleeve to the recess in the housing

[Norman Kling]

Sometimes the sleeve will not fit all the way in. Check that the bearing will go in all the way and then cut off a small amount of the inside edge of the sleeve till it will slip in to where the dimple fits the hole and the hole mates with the grease cup.
Norm

[Steve Jelf]

This is long, but it includes installing the new seals:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfxWPsF4KhQ

[johnr]

Thank you for the help.

[John.Zibell]

A piece of appropriately sized PVC pipe is excellent for setting the inner seal. A bit of black RTV on the side that hits the inner axle housing makes for a good seal.

[Daktarirp]

Is there a part number for just the neoprene seal that is fitted to the modern aluminum housing? I have a pair of housings that are intact, but the seals are damaged. Just being cheap, and trying to recycle the housings with new neoprene.

[SurfCityGene]

Rich, YES, you can order new seals from the mfg by size. try search CRC or National seals. Look carefully at the old seal and it may have a part number.

[Daktarirp]

Thanks, Gene. I have the rear axle apart at a friend's shop, unfortunately not nearby. I suspected someone has been down this road before and might have a handy dandy part number. Failing that, I will chase the rabbit a bit on my own and post a number if I am successful. I really do appreciate your response. I see you have a '12 Torpedo. My long-legged self loves the extra leg room (I have an '11. It is a sweet runner.

RP

[michaelb2296]

OPR 09-27 Neoprene Rear Axle Inner Seals/ Pair/modern
Item #: EK-16-53999-1

Unit Price: $2.99
QTY: 2

Ecklers…. You get two for $3