Ivaan Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hi, I've got the usual very small leak from the nose of the axle, from the propshaft seal. I've ignored it up to now, and just topped up the oil every once in a while. I'm wondering how big a job it is to change. I think I can disconnect the prop easy enough, but how much is involved in getting at the seal and replacing. Many thanks for your help. Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetec Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I think it might have to be removed from the axle & taken to road & race transmissions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hi Zetec, I've just spoken to Redline to order the seal. they say it can be done insitu. Does anyone have a Marina / Ital workshop manual? Thanks, Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 12, 2014 Member Share Posted May 12, 2014 Does "in situ" include improving the access by rotating the axle so that the nose of the diff points down? Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetec Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That's a good idea!! Ask redline how they do it, hope it is easy as I must do mine at some stage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 12, 2014 Member Share Posted May 12, 2014 ... it wasn't mine! :-) Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 12 May 2014 17:59:37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivaan Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks all, I've noticed that as you change the A frame bushes, the axle rotates forwards/downwards, only stopped by the prop, so with the A frame and prop disconnected, it should give enough access to get at the seal. Good idea to mark the nut/casing, as this will help align the split pin hole? Elie's sending me a manual for the axle, so I'll know more then. Might not tackle this job until next winter, just keep my eye on the oil level. Regards, Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tezza7 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Having tried this myself some time ago, I encountered difficulty in releasing the pinion retaining nut which is torqued pretty high. The problem is that the half shafts spring and consequently you cannot release the nut. Mind you I was trying to do it using axle stands rather than a pit which would have given me more leverage. Anyway to cut a long story short, I ended up taking the axle to the 7 Workshop for some new wheel bearings and shims and the seal was also replaced. Chris reckoned that the secret was to bolt a bar to the pinion flange which hold the whole thing ridged and you can then get the necessary leverage. I guess I will be trying this out fairly soon as the seal has started weeping again. Or, I may just put a new piece of clean cardboard on the garage floor 😬 I think you have to pretty careful to to tighten up the nut back to where it was if the CWP is to run correctly within tolerances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 The Ital CWP should have a solid bush rather than the collapsible one on the Ford Axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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