Pinion seal DIY?

[03_uni-B]

Looks like I've got a leak coming from the pinion seal. Out of curiosity called the dealer to see what it would cost for them to do it $250... $190 in labor.

Anyone seen a good DIY? I found this, but its for an SRA. They apparently use the same flange, so in theory it should be the same right?

http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/drivetrain/1407-how-to-replace-an-8-inch-pinion-seal/

Also found this, again its for an SRA but a better DIY imo.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/foru...-differential-pinion-oil-seal-ford-8-8-a.html

 

[hotcobra03]

Done mine ..its the same as straight.

Irs uses a spreader when doing main bearings..

I would put a new flange on also..

they are cheap from ford themself..

 

[03_uni-B]

Done mine ..its the same as straight.

Irs uses a spreader when doing main bearings..

I would put a new flange on also..

they are cheap from ford themself..

No issues with it being balanced?

 

[hotcobra03]

The pinion flange will have a groove where seal was riding..

it will still leak if you just do a seal or leak again sooner..

some seals you can buy with a redi sleeve that covers this area..

 

[93VORTECH]

Did mine a few months back. Easy job and still dry as the Arizona Desert. I have SRA too but same thing. Just make sure everything is clean and greased before re-installing sleeve and seal etc. and you'll be fine. Just remember that the crush sleeve is already crushed so try to mark your threads so you know roughly how much to re-tighted the Pinion Nut. You DO NOT wanna crank down on that Pinion Nut really hard. I marked mine and re-tightened it to the exact location it was when I removed it and then turned it another 1/4"-1/2" flat turn and that was it.