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Need help, place and knowledge for front left axle seal R&R

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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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Hey all,

I am in Calgary AB right now until Feb 5th or so and would like a place/help with replacing my front left axle seal. I have new hubs, so it won't be a knuckle buster. I also have the seal.

Please let me know if you can help. I've never done one before, so I would pretty much be relying on your knowledge and tools.

I can buy the beer and pizza, or just let me know what you would like for the trade. If you need help working on your truck, I would be more than willing to do that too.

Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Did you find some help with this yet?
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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Not sure if yours is the same or not(dont really look into the newer trucks much!), but this was the writeup i followed when rebuilding my D60 front end.

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Once the carrier is out you can drive the seal in with a hammer and socket (its a very tight fit)
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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I wasn't able to get this done on my own so I had the shop do it. It failed shortly after warranty, but they covered 1/2 the cost of doing it.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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What did they charge to do the seal? I just did my ball joints and I think I may have damaged the seal. I don't think I have the patients to take this apart again.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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Sit tight - even if you knicked the seal it will more than likely heal itself in a few thousand miles. At least mind did and I knicked it pretty bad.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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They charged me 210.00 but credited me 105.00 plus the seal.
 
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