Diff axle seals

[rhawk]

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]

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]

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