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ESV2K 
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 Topic: D17 Rear Axle Seal Problem
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 8:44am |
I have a 1960 A-C D17, S/N 32212 Series 2. The rear Axle Seals have a leak and I would like to replace them. I followed the Maintenace instructions, and removed the Axle Bolt/Washer, and I removed the Axle Snap Ring, But I cannot remove the Axle. What Do I do Now? Ed
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Brian G. NY
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 10:27am |
I don't recall a problem when I removed an axle from my WD a few years ago.
Basically the same set up.
As I recall, after removing the bolt, washer, shims and snap ring, I gave the end of the axle a "rap" using a piece of hardwood and a large hammer to get it "started".
I also put some blocks under the bull gear so it would not drop on the floor.
I guess a "gentler" way would be to place a small bottle jack on the end of the shaft and push it out.
BTW, the reason mine leaked is because the area on the axle where the seal rides
was quite badly pitted.
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Brian Jasper co. Ia
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 10:41am |
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Seems like when I did mine, the outer bearing is big enough and was tight enough that it pulled the seal out with the hub.
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Brian G. NY
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 10:54am |
I think that happened with me too.
I think both the inner and outer bearing cones fit pretty shugly on the axle.
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 2:35pm |
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On the Series IV axles the outside hub is drilled and tapped for 7/8 fine thread. Maybe to attach a slide hammer? I think mine came apart pretty hard, too, and the outer bearing, race and seal came along with the shaft.
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Brian G. NY
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 3:56pm |
Slide hammer idea sounds good!
Should be easy to run a plate and catch a coupla lug bolt holes and go
from there!
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 10:02pm |
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Screw a old used bolt in the hole in axel. Get the sledge hammer and drive the axel out. MACK
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Posted: 30 Mar 2012 at 7:38am |
Hi Guys, I have tried the Bottle jack, the hammer idea, and the Slide Hammer Idea----It is solid, and won't budge not even a litle bit.----It Took 3 hours just to get that stupid Snap ring back into place again----I had to use a bent coat hanger to grab the snap ring while I held a small Mag Lite in my teeth--HA! Ed
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Posted: 30 Mar 2012 at 9:56pm |
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May have to cut inside bearing off axel. Don't give up. I have ruined a couple bolts befor they come loose. MACK
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Posted: 30 Mar 2012 at 10:15pm |
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I have 4 used axles here in case you need one.....
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Posted: 31 Mar 2012 at 6:16am |
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I just got through with one and had to use a 20#sledge to get it moving. It ruined the bolt but It did come out.
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