The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: Leaking Diff. Seals (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 5-series (E28) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by kevin on November 07, 2000 at 06:09:02:

In Reply to: Leaking Diff. Seals posted by Alex P on November 05, 2000 at 20:12:03:

What tools are NECASSARY to replace a leaking driveaxle seal on a 86 535i ?

What do you use to set the seal into it's groove?

Any advise or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Alex


No real special tools needed, except for the proper sized hex head sockets to remove the drive shafts. Then I believe you will need a pry bar or something to pop the diff flanges out. Use the same to pop out the seals. Be careful not to damage the surround area. Use a LARGE socket to drive the new seals in place. Be careful and not to damage the area where to seals rest. Not a hard job. Car needs to be off the ground. Good Luck, I did mine in about 2 hours.


Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 5-series (E28) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.