I thought I'd try to fix my leaky differential while I was replacing the axles. According to the manual, the seals are supposed to come out easily by prying on them with a screwdriver.

I've used a screwdriver and hammer, then a prybar. These things are STUCK.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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Is that the pinion seal that goes to the drive shaft? Mine leaks and should be replaced at some point.

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Yes, the ones in the holes for the axles.

The trick is to pry from one side, then the other, then a different angle, then back, and then invent a new angle, and reinvent a different one, and... you get the picture.

I don't know why it was giving me so much trouble. I think maybe I disfigured it early on, and it tightened up on me. It will come out, though.

Now I just don't know if I want to mess with the other one. It's 23 years old, but it's dry. Might just wait until I see a problem.

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Vise grips and a slide hammer.

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how about a seal puller?

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