Replacing a pinion seal on 8 1/4

[SalC]

Anything special to do when replacing a leaky seal on a 8 1/4 rear end? Does the new seal need any kind of sealer put on (outer edge) before driving it in place? Can I tap it or do I need to use a special tool to drive it evenly?

Also who sells new pinion nuts? Mine looks to be in sad shape.

Thanks.

 

[KickDown]

Pack the inside of the seal with Vaseline or an equivalent petroleum based grease. Inside the seal lip is a garter spring. This will prevent the garter spring popping out unnoticed when you drive the seal in. A very thin film of silicone RTV on the outside diameter of the seal is also a good idea.

 

[SalC]

Pack the inside of the seal with Vaseline or an equivalent petroleum based grease. Inside the seal lip is a garter spring. This will prevent the garter spring popping out unnoticed when you drive the seal in. A very thin film of silicone RTV on the outside diameter of the seal is also a good idea.

Great. Thanks...