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For rear axle seals, after ya pull the axles out just use the end of the axle to pry out the seal then carefully hammer tap the new one in. Be sure to wipe a little grease around the new seal's lip before installing axles back in.does anyone know of any kits/ parts list I can go off of for this job( 1997 tahoe 4wd). I'm 18 and decided I don't have the 400 to pay the shop for this job.
My bad, both seals on the ends of the axle are leaking into the drum breaks. The mechanic told me they are leaking pretty bad.Let's start with this question: Where exactly is the oil leaking from? Then we can tackle what parts/tools you will need. I'm sorry, but your description of the problem is a little vague, please be more specific.
You will need to pull the brake drum, then the rear end cover to access the C clips so that you can pull the axels. I used a pry tool to remove the old seals. It can be a little hard to get the new seals to seat in place. A pipe , be it steel, or even PVC, about the same size as the outer lip of the seal and a hammer is all you need to install the new seals. There are a ton if videos on you tube about gm 8.5 10 bolt axel rebuilds. I just rebuilt my rear end about 2 months ago. I was supprised that it wasnt easer to set these seals in place. I tried just a hammer and tapping them in place but that didnt work. It took a piece of pipe to get the job done.My bad, both seals on the ends of the axle are leaking into the drum breaks. The mechanic told me they are leaking pretty bad.