Aeroken
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In the process of preparing my TR6 for the diff mount repair, I found the differential seals leaking pretty significantly. After careful consideration (and determining that I have an early model diff with the solid spacer), I was able to fairly easily replace the pinion seal.
Now I'm going after the inner shaft seals. The shaft assembly came off the diff pretty easily and I removed the big nyloc nut and washer, but the drive flange won't let go of the shaft. I've tried heat and "gentle percussive persuasion", but it won't come off. Is a press typically needed to do this (Bentley just says "withdraw the flange, key, and oil seal), or should I just soak it in penetrant and try again?
Ken
Now I'm going after the inner shaft seals. The shaft assembly came off the diff pretty easily and I removed the big nyloc nut and washer, but the drive flange won't let go of the shaft. I've tried heat and "gentle percussive persuasion", but it won't come off. Is a press typically needed to do this (Bentley just says "withdraw the flange, key, and oil seal), or should I just soak it in penetrant and try again?
Ken