Author Topic: Diff axle seals (Read 5523 times)

rhawk · « **on:** April 12, 2011, 10:48:56 PM »

Can anyone please tell me if it's necessary to remove the diff housing from the vehicle to replace the axle seals or can the seals be replaced just by undoing the u joints and removing the axles?
It's a 1981 auto?
Thanks.

72vet · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2011, 05:23:50 PM »

Hi rhawk,

Unfortunately, the answer is yes.

Have a read

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance/1004258-axle-seals-need-some-advice.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-tech-performance/2521487-help-changing-rear-diff-seals.html

rhawk · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2011, 09:45:53 PM »

Thanks 72vet, much appreciated, sounds like a good job for winter.