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 Re: '83 Front Axle Seals
[Re: parshal]
#715673
04/17/06 03:33 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I bought the rebuild kit that includes the wheel bearings from Martin. I figure I'll just replace the bearings whether they are needed or not since I'll have it apart already.
I've got a buddy that's done this a time or two that will help me out if I get in a pinch.
Thanks guys!
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Re: '83 Front Axle Seals
[Re: parshal]
#715674
04/18/06 01:08 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 11,595
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I've got a buddy that's done this a time or two that will help me out if I get in a pinch.
Thanks guys!
This will help out A LOT! One word of advice. Dont throw anything out until you have it all back together. I threw away the half moon metal parts on the back of the knuckle by the wipers, thinking that the kit came with new ones, but it diddnt and I had to buy new ones from the dealer.
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Re: '83 Front Axle Seals
[Re: OOP'S]
#715675
04/18/06 04:29 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 405
Mudrunner
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This is the axle seal, it is the one that is leaking. There is one per side.. You do not have to pull the third member to get to it. Just a complete teardown of the knuckles. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/front_end/solid_axle/15.jpg) Who has a good method of re-installing this seal? I was tapping mine in last night with the wooden handle of my hammer, and the seal just crumpled up and I have to buy a new one now. Any tips/tools/etc. to make it go in easy?
Jason '88 Toyota, flatbed junker, Inchworm dual cases, spooled rear.
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Re: '83 Front Axle Seals
[Re: BeaterToyota]
#715677
04/18/06 04:46 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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This is the axle seal, it is the one that is leaking. There is one per side.. You do not have to pull the third member to get to it. Just a complete teardown of the knuckles. Who has a good method of re-installing this seal? I was tapping mine in last night with the wooden handle of my hammer, and the seal just crumpled up and I have to buy a new one now. Any tips/tools/etc. to make it go in easy? Either go to Harbor Freight and get their seal install set or you can make one from PVC pipe and a PVC coupler. ![[Linked Image]](http://pics.montypics.com/oops/2006-04-17/1145331896_seal_tool.jpg)
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: '83 Front Axle Seals
[Re: OOP'S]
#715678
04/18/06 04:56 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 405
Mudrunner
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Adam & OOPS, thanks for the info.
The PVC is a good idea, and I'm pretty sure I already have the necessary pieces around here somewhere.
Jason '88 Toyota, flatbed junker, Inchworm dual cases, spooled rear.
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Re: '83 Front Axle Seals
[Re: OOP'S]
#715679
04/18/06 12:12 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,298
Body Damage is Cool
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Hey OOP's ....what's behind the black bar? C'mon....fess up.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
If Mad Max had a 4runner...
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Re: '83 Front Axle Seals
[Re: TexJeff87]
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04/18/06 02:10 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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Hey OOP's ....what's behind the black bar? C'mon....fess up.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> It was the one I made for the rear axle seals and for some reason I blacked it out in that picture. Why I blacked it out is a mystery to me!!!!!
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: '83 Front Axle Seals
[Re: OOP'S]
#715681
04/18/06 03:01 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,298
Body Damage is Cool
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Sure it is....I think it's really the " seal intstall tool making elf" that you blacked out, so we would all think that YOU made it....
I'll have to make one of those. I used a socket with an extension...
If Mad Max had a 4runner...
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Re: '83 Front Axle Seals
[Re: TexJeff87]
#715682
04/18/06 03:19 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 1,298
Body Damage is Cool
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See, look....I went in and, with my amazing black bar removal skills, found what was underneath. Just as I suspected..... the seal install tool making elf.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/TexJeff87/Presentation1.jpg)
Last edited by TexJeff87; 04/18/06 09:14 PM.
If Mad Max had a 4runner...
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