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fordlovr · 01-06-2019, 02:33 AM

Can the rear hub seal be replaced with just basic tools? Or do you need specific tools to do this? I have a leak coming down the outside of the backing plate which I dont believe is brake fluid. But of course wont know until I pull the Drum off. cheers

Ken/Alabama · 01-06-2019, 02:37 AM

You'll need a good hub puller . If it's gear oil you'll likely need new axle seals located inside the axle housing.

drolston · 01-06-2019, 11:06 AM

Just hope that the axle seal is bad and not pitting on the axle housing surface. Also check that differential lube is not over full, like all the way level with the fill opening. Should be about a finger width below that.

19Fordy · 01-06-2019, 11:12 AM

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01-06-2019, 02:33 AM	#1
fordlovr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rangiora,New Zealand Posts: 162	Rear Hub Seal. Can the rear hub seal be replaced with just basic tools? Or do you need specific tools to do this? I have a leak coming down the outside of the backing plate which I dont believe is brake fluid. But of course wont know until I pull the Drum off. cheers

01-06-2019, 02:37 AM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,260	Re: Rear Hub Seal. You'll need a good hub puller . If it's gear oil you'll likely need new axle seals located inside the axle housing.

01-06-2019, 11:06 AM	#3
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,627	Re: Rear Hub Seal. Just hope that the axle seal is bad and not pitting on the axle housing surface. Also check that differential lube is not over full, like all the way level with the fill opening. Should be about a finger width below that.

01-06-2019, 11:12 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,936	Re: Rear Hub Seal. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) fordlovr: The answer is "YES". Read all this. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...son+hub+puller Do a search for "KR Wilson Hub Puller" if you want more info. This topic has been covered the the "nth degree" so there's lots of information.