MaximaN00b

Ok, i just went to work on changing my DS axle seal.. for a 92 se, 5 sp.. my mistake i ordered the seal for the A/T, when i needed the M/T seal.. grrrr..
soo NOW my car is up on a jack, and the axle is 95% out.. im stuck on the lower balljoint, it doesnt want to detatch itself (any hints on that would be nice too, im slamming it with a punch and hammer, no luck) I can ALMOST slide the axle out, but not yet.. i need to get that lowerball joint off.. the tierod was EASY..

So now where can I find the DS axle seal, PN: 38342-21x01
2nd day air, i need to order it NOW!! and no i cant do it from Brian (internetautomart) because he takes paypal thru his site, and my paypal is $0, it transfers from my bank account, which takes way too long!
ive already emailed him asking if he can process me with a CC# to help..

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

don't you have a local dealer?
they can order it. mine typically takes a day to get stuff in.

MaximaN00b

yea im trying, on the phone now.. this guy cant find me the RIGHT seal.. i measured it..

MaximaN00b

damn finally he found it, the outter diameter of the seal is about 3.5 inches, and the axle shaft size is about 1.8 inches..
he kept finding me seals that were at biggest 2.9 inches..
WHEW
they will have it in tomorrow..
but it was only $5??
its gonna be a cheap *** seal huh..

MaximaN00b

axles out, seal with be here tomorrow

anyone got a tip on removing that original seal? lol
its huge and i dont wanna gouge out my transaxle.. im sure i will get it, but tips are good..

CapedCadaver

iTrader: (8)

use a flathead screwdriver to pry it out, with something soft on the tip, and another screwdriver, pen, as a fulcrum for more leverage.

MaximaN00b

i have a pair of J shaped pliers, the nose is J shaped, so its kinda like a hook.. i got those jussssst under the metal, then i just used old fashioned elbow greese and yanked and yanked until my knuckles bled.. and it popped out

on the AT do you have to disconnect the lowerballjoint and the tierod? cause on the MT you def have to disconnect those 2 things..to get the axle out..

CapedCadaver

iTrader: (8)

i just undid the knuckle from the strut and turned the steering wheel...

MaximaN00b

yea i tried that method, i tweaked and i pulled and i turned and i twisted..lol
my axle maybe is alil bit longer than yours, cause i could ALMOST get it out.. but nope, i had to undo the tierod (easy) and the lower balljoint (kinda a PITA)

and damn my wheel bearing locknut was tight, 200flbs and probably hasnt been touched in 16 years = i had to torch + spray it alot.. finally it broke free.
and yeah i was even using an impact drive at first.

CapedCadaver

iTrader: (8)

ionno dude... the strut method worked on both a/t and m/t alike. the only problem i have ever had is because my d-side axle decided to go bad while sitting in my back seat. no joke. pissed me off. still haven't replaced it. it doesn't click... it just hums deeply and slightly louder than the engine when cruising.

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

it should have been the same part # as what was on my site.
and yes they are very inexpensive at the dealer. I charge what I charge to cover my gas, and it's more of a convenience item than a profit generator.

MaximaN00b

diff part number, i ordered the ones for the AT, I have a 5sp lsd..

i got the seal in, perfect tool for putting in the MT DS seal since its 3.5" is a hockey puck..

now i dont know if im getting the axle in right, i can still yank it back out by hand.. is there any special lines?? i just get it lined up and it slides in, but damn i push as hard as i can and it doesnt seem the circular groove is locking into its place..


edit: ooo but yeah, it was the same PN as the MT ds seal listed on your site.. thought you meant the original pn i bought, im the one buying the wrong seals, so guess whos to blame for misinterperting that one. lol

internetautomar

iTrader: (30)

there should be a ring in the groove, that is what locks it in place
chit happens, at least you figured it out

MaximaN00b

yea, but it takes alot of force to lock in.. i was trying to just press it back in by hand, best way is to hold it up (straight) and loose (out of the brake assembly) and smack it with a mallet.. it popped right in.

whew, and i finally finished it yesterday.. after doing it once, i can do it again with ease now.
thx for the help

next job is suspension..