Appears, these are still on back order. Anyone in the Spokane/North Idaho area has one they would like to rent out.
CV axle seals
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Appears, these are still on back order. Anyone in the Spokane/North Idaho area has one they would like to rent out.
brillo_76
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The simplest way I found out to get a stripped 10mm Alan hex plug out is to use a t55 torx impact bit. Hammer it in, and the plug will come out. After a replace the plug , I cover the head in mp grease so I never have issues again. 
I am looking for the replacement aluminum crush washers in all these diff plugs in copper as if they are flat and the proper dimensions. You can reuse them forever. As both copper and aluminum flats are perfect for reuse. I don't care for the single use washers myself. Seems wasteful to me.
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I am looking for the replacement aluminum crush washers in all these diff plugs in copper as if they are flat and the proper dimensions. You can reuse them forever. As both copper and aluminum flats are perfect for reuse. I don't care for the single use washers myself. Seems wasteful to me.
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mtbtim
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I recently found out ECGS sells one. They have it offered as an addition to bushing installer, but I bet if you call them, they will sell it separately to you. When you call, tell them Timmy the Toolman says Hi.
T7.5 & T7.5 Clamshell Bushing Installer Tool
octanejunkie
Elite Member
That link allows you to buy the tool separately
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mtbtim
Elite Member
You're better than me. That page I linked looks like you can only buy the seal driver puck as an addition to the bushing driver. I couldn't figure out how to buy it on its own.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
Maybe I didn't understand the assignment, I'm rarely better than anything lol
The description says:
Specially designed tool for installing the 7.5 bushing into the housing. Bushing pilots onto tool to ensure bushing is driven flush.
Also with the option to add the seal installer puck. This puck is designed so that the lip of the seal fits into the indent of the puck to ensure the seal is driven flush.
The puck can be added for $15 more
octanejunkie
Elite Member
[MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] what's the best way you've found to install the outer CV dust shield 90080-30028 on the CV axle?
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mtbtim
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[MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] what's the best way you've found to install the outer CV dust shield 90080-30028 on the CV axle?
Just gradually tap it in place with a brass drift or punch. It doesn't require much force to seat it onto the axle.
thezentree
Senior Member
[MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] what's the best way you've found to install the outer CV dust shield 90080-30028 on the CV axle?
Today I learned that this is a replaceable part, which means I can salvage the CV I've been saving as a core rather than messing with a torn boot on another one.
Saved me a hundred bucks, thanks for that.
MCgrease08
New member
Sharing a hack I used to create my own CV axle seal install tool when I replaced mine a few months ago.
I bought a small piece of PVC pipe (2.75" exterior diameter) measured down 5 mm and traced a circle in pencil around the PVC. Wrapped the whole thing in duct tape until I had layers stacked to about 3/8".
Used this to tap in seal with a rubber mallet. Just don't pound on it to the point of deforming the duct tape and you'll stop at that 5 mm depth. Worked great for me and only cost about $2.50 and about 20 minutes of time.
I bought a small piece of PVC pipe (2.75" exterior diameter) measured down 5 mm and traced a circle in pencil around the PVC. Wrapped the whole thing in duct tape until I had layers stacked to about 3/8".
Used this to tap in seal with a rubber mallet. Just don't pound on it to the point of deforming the duct tape and you'll stop at that 5 mm depth. Worked great for me and only cost about $2.50 and about 20 minutes of time.
Rottdogsparky
New member
That is the most accurate roll of grey tape I have ever seen! Wow!
shadow247
New member
Sharing a hack I used to create my own CV axle seal install tool when I replaced mine a few months ago.
I bought a small piece of PVC pipe (2.75" exterior diameter) measured down 5 mm and traced a circle in pencil around the PVC. Wrapped the whole thing in duct tape until I had layers stacked to about 3/8".
Used this to tap in seal with a rubber mallet. Just don't pound on it to the point of deforming the duct tape and you'll stop at that 5 mm depth. Worked great for me and only cost about $2.50 and about 20 minutes of time.
Excellent idea! Cheap and effective. Reminds me of using pieces of PVC to install fork seals on my dirtbike in the late 90s when seal tools were hundred of dollars.
96RedRunner
Senior Member
Sharing a hack I used to create my own CV axle seal install tool when I replaced mine a few months ago.
Tape still be usable too!! gotta love it. :thumb3:
octanejunkie
Elite Member
Sharing a hack I used to create my own CV axle seal install tool when I replaced mine a few months ago.
This is for the seal on the diff, yes? Nice work, regardless!
There is no "depth setting" for the CV dust shield, just hammer it till it stops lol
MCgrease08
New member
Correct.
Changing the Seals
Great question. If you are switching out the driver side CV axle, just to make sure both sides are brand new, switch both the driver side and passenger side axles and seals. You can watch some videos about it from Timmy the Toolman.
Great question. If you are switching out the driver side CV axle, just to make sure both sides are brand new, switch both the driver side and passenger side axles and seals. You can watch some videos about it from Timmy the Toolman.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
Bad answer
The differential axle seals are different between passenger and driver side, you can't switch them.
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