Quote Originally Posted by Bidja View Post
Thanks fellas for the replies.

I have all tools for the job, the only thing missing is a press but did wheel bearing a few yrs ago and can access one (local mechanic) if desperate.

Even bought a ball joint separator from Repco the other day _ always wanted one of these anyway.

Removed the axles some years ago, greased CVs and cannot remember why, maybe was convenience when I changed out the rotars/whl bearing. Interesting though , it is the longer axle with the failed inner axle seal.

Not too concerned getting amongst it, but the weight of the diff is my concern and no one around to call on to give a hand.

Have some genuine inner axle seal on the shelf (had them for a couple of yrs) and yes the trail-safe have good reputation _ will see.

DIY troll time _ Just other jobs taking priority at the moment _ weighing it all up.

Was mainly interested in the chance of the s/h wiper seals holding back the grease if no oil present.

Thanks again.
I changed out the rear diff, years ago, by using a trolley jack to take all the weight. If I had to do it again, I would weld a special cradle to hold the diff on the jack.