Rear Diff input seal .... How?

[Big G]

Been going over my 300TDI 90 and found a few jobs.

Noticed the beginings of a leak coming from the input seal on the rear Diff. Just wondered if any of you guys had done this job and what the procedure was.

Thanks again for any helpfull replys.

G

[V8MoneyPit]

Assuming a Rover axle, you just have to remove the propshaft, undo the flange nut and pull it out. Then you can hook the seal out and replace it.

You will need to come up with some device to stop the flange rotating when you undo/tighten the nut.

[Big G]

Thanks for that bud ..... off down the shops to buy one now. Will also check the breathers on the axle when i`m under it.

one day I will be able to offer some help to someone on here. Seems like all I do is ask for help from you kind people.

[Disco-andy]

If you have some one put there foot on the brakes while you undo the flange nut you don't need to make a way of jaming it.
Or jam the bakes on

[Saffy]

make sure the breather isn't blocked either as that can cause the leak

[Big G]

Thanks for that Lads now sorted.

I used the old seal to tap the new one in.

Checked the breather like saffy said and found it completely blocked ... Cleaned it out and replaced the old dif oil with new.

Now just got  to start saving up for a rear cross member and have a look round to find out how to do that job ...  :doh:

All the best ....... G