> Would I be correct in thinking it is best for me to take this
> in to an LBC shop to get fixed because Haynes says you need a
> specila hub puller in order to get at the oil seal?
Yes. Without the special puller, there's a good chance of ruining the hub.
Be sure to ask them if they have the special puller, as trying to do the job
with a hydraulic press is also apt to ruin the hub. If they say "Oh, we do
them all that way", have them sign a guarantee that when they do ruin the
hub, they will replace it !
However, the good news is that if you want to, you can remove the halfshaft
assembly (hub still attached) and take just it in to have the seal & bearing
replaced. If your local LBC shop lacks the special tool, you can ship the
shaft to someone who has it. (I know Herman van den Akker has the tool, but
don't know if he's available now to do this work ... ask him.)
Don't forget the seal inside the axle, too. It should actually keep the
diff oil away from the wheel bearing, so it's bad as well as the outer seal.
Randall
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