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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: boatingbill on September 20, 2011, 11:02:48 AM

Title: Differential Seal
Post by: boatingbill on September 20, 2011, 11:02:48 AM

On my '51 Kaiser, the pinion seal is leaking in the rear end. The manual talks about removing the
cotter key, nut and washer and then using a special tool to remove a "yoke". The expanded
picture in the manual does not show a yoke. I have replaced seals on the rear pinion before on
the "hotchkiss" style differential (open drive shaft) and do not remember a yoke. Has someone
done this and could describe the procedure? I have never needed a special tool other than the
150lb torque on the nut is a bear to remove since most splines are tapered. Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Differential Seal
Post by: joefrazer on September 20, 2011, 03:09:43 PM

The yoke mentioned is the other half of the seat for the u-joint. Half is on the driveshaft and the other half is the yoke. It's an interference fit on a splined pinion shaft so you'll need a puller to remove it. Use a steering wheel puller.

Title: Re: Differential Seal
Post by: boatingbill on September 20, 2011, 08:44:35 PM

Thanks Joe. Do you know if Rudy carries the seal?