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**SaucyMuffin** · 10-29-2009, 10:45 PM

Do you need an trans seal puller to get the driver side and passenger side axle seals out? it appears as though both my seals are shot and so is my passenger side axle (universal joint is all eff'd up and allows the axle to slip out of transmission)

**DAK-Racing** · 10-30-2009, 01:49 AM

It would really help if u had a seal puller. people say screwdrivers work and such but I did my passenger side seal recently and i tried with a screwdriver of all different sizes. I am sure it can be done but I tried for 2 hours with a screwdriver (while the trans was in the car still) and then I went to autozone and grabbed a $9.99 seal puller and it took me 20 mins.

**SaucyMuffin** · 10-30-2009, 06:32 AM

Alright thank you for the speedy reply.

**SaucyMuffin** · 10-30-2009, 12:21 PM

Wait a second are they seals or steal bearings where the axles enter the transmission?

**SaucyMuffin** · 10-30-2009, 12:59 PM

Oh yea this is on an SVT focus

**DAK-Racing** · 10-30-2009, 01:54 PM

ok well i do not own an SVT Focus but from my understanding the only thing different is that the drivers side seal has a different part number than the passenger side seal. and no they are not steel bearings, but there is a pesky metal ring that is part of the whole contraption(which looks like a bearing). its a metal ring with a flange of sorts which fits into the trans and has a rubber skirt which seals the axle, with a ring like spring to keep everything tight.

i hope that helps..

**pzev04boy** · 10-30-2009, 02:32 PM

The svt focus axle seals are very very easy compared to the mtx75. Using a seal puller or a flathead screwdriver you can pop them out. They don't need a seal installer to be reinstalled. Use a little bit of grease arround the outside and the new seals pop in by hand. Make sure you have the correct seals before removing the old ones. They are different diameters right & left also.

**SaucyMuffin** · 10-30-2009, 04:08 PM

you guys are the best lol... now to rip out my passenger side axle!

**DAK-Racing** · 10-31-2009, 03:23 AM

u guys are lucky if the getrag is easy, i tore my hand up pretty bad trying to get the sucker out of my mtx75. i wish the best of luck to ya. hope everything goes well.

**SaucyMuffin** · 10-31-2009, 05:58 PM

it took me about 1 and half hours to remove and replace my passenger side axle lol.

10-29-2009, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 693	need answer asap!! Do you need an trans seal puller to get the driver side and passenger side axle seals out? it appears as though both my seals are shot and so is my passenger side axle (universal joint is all eff'd up and allows the axle to slip out of transmission) __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

10-30-2009, 01:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
DAK-Racing Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 17	Re: need answer asap!! It would really help if u had a seal puller. people say screwdrivers work and such but I did my passenger side seal recently and i tried with a screwdriver of all different sizes. I am sure it can be done but I tried for 2 hours with a screwdriver (while the trans was in the car still) and then I went to autozone and grabbed a $9.99 seal puller and it took me 20 mins.

10-30-2009, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 693	Re: need answer asap!! Alright thank you for the speedy reply. __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

10-30-2009, 12:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 693	Re: need answer asap!! Wait a second are they seals or steal bearings where the axles enter the transmission? __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

10-30-2009, 12:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 693	Re: need answer asap!! Oh yea this is on an SVT focus __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

10-30-2009, 01:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
DAK-Racing Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 17	Re: need answer asap!! ok well i do not own an SVT Focus but from my understanding the only thing different is that the drivers side seal has a different part number than the passenger side seal. and no they are not steel bearings, but there is a pesky metal ring that is part of the whole contraption(which looks like a bearing). its a metal ring with a flange of sorts which fits into the trans and has a rubber skirt which seals the axle, with a ring like spring to keep everything tight. i hope that helps..

10-30-2009, 02:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
pzev04boy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 3,191	Re: need answer asap!! The svt focus axle seals are very very easy compared to the mtx75. Using a seal puller or a flathead screwdriver you can pop them out. They don't need a seal installer to be reinstalled. Use a little bit of grease arround the outside and the new seals pop in by hand. Make sure you have the correct seals before removing the old ones. They are different diameters right & left also. __________________ 03 Zetec ATX E&S TURBO SYSTEMS powered sedan 00 Mustang Gt - Built motor - Soon to be Single turbo 07 Ninja 500R Building 640cc race motor.

10-30-2009, 04:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 693	Re: need answer asap!! you guys are the best lol... now to rip out my passenger side axle! __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

10-31-2009, 03:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
DAK-Racing Rookie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 17	Re: need answer asap!! u guys are lucky if the getrag is easy, i tore my hand up pretty bad trying to get the sucker out of my mtx75. i wish the best of luck to ya. hope everything goes well.

10-31-2009, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
SaucyMuffin TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dillsburg, PA Posts: 693	Re: need answer asap!! it took me about 1 and half hours to remove and replace my passenger side axle lol. __________________ Saucymuffin: " we going to get breakfast?" Zach92r: "Naked?"

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