How do you remove an axle shaft cotter pin?

How do you remove an axle shaft cotter pin?

Remove the axle shaft cotter pin with pliers. Remove the axle shaft nut cotter pin alignment cover. Remove the axle shaft nut. Draining the fluid before removing the shaft will avoid transmission fluid gushing out the differential after the shaft has been pulled out. The drain plug can be removed with a Hex socket.

What kind of sealer is used for rear axle bearings?

Most seals have a sealer allied to them as a thin coating, this seal uses an orange colored sealer. Next, you can use the seal installer which is one and the same to the bearing installer but we thought we would show you how we did it in the old days in this example.

How do you remove a pinion pin from an axle?

After the pinion pin has been removed, again rotate the driveshaft until the “C” clip access port appears. Watch the unit as you slowly turn it, if the spider gears (small gears) start to move into the port then turn the axle with the driveshaft to keep the gears in their position.

What should I do if my rear axle seal is leaking?

If gear oil doesn’t start to leak you should help break the seal loose by using a flat blade (standard) screwdriver and allow the gear oil to drain out. Once most of the gear oil has drained into the catch basin, remove the remaining three bolts to remove the cover. Use a large screw driver to continue releasing the seal.

How do you replace rear axle seal on GMC Sierra?

Pull the clip out (you’ll need to push the axle in a little to get it out). Then you can pull the whole axle shaft out. Your seal will be in the end of the axle tube. Pop that out being careful not to damage the bearing. Now inspect the bearing for any damage and look at the bearing seat on the axle shaft. Make sure it’s not damaged.

What’s the best way to replace a pinion seal?

Step 1: Apply RTV silicone. Apply a thin layer of RTV silicone on the mating surface of the new seal. The mating surface will in most cases have an orange or green sealing surface. Step 2: Install the new pinion seal. Position the seal according to how it needs to be installed against the axle housing.

How do you remove a retainer from an axle?

Pull the pin out and you’ll see the axle retainer clip. It’s a C shape. Pull the clip out (you’ll need to push the axle in a little to get it out). Then you can pull the whole axle shaft out. Your seal will be in the end of the axle tube. Pop that out being careful not to damage the bearing.

How do you install a new rear axle?

You have to open the differential, remove the lock pin and the axle retaining clip, then you have to pull the axle out which may require removing the rear caliper and rotor if you have disc brakes, or the drum if you have drum brakes. Then you can remove the old axle seal. Be sure to inspect the mounting area before you install the new one.