Technical Replacing diff seal

[L33 HCX]

Hiya folks

I'm planning on replacing the LH side diff seal this weekend due to a leak. Any tips from from people who've done this any particular pit falls or special tools needed. I can't see any threads on here regarding it but have watched videos warning about checking insert depth and pressing them in not hammering it....

Any advice would be great.

Thanks

 

[aurick86]

I've done mine on the M32 gearbox, no chance of pressing it in, i used a socket to gently hammer it in.

Be very careful when removing the old seal... don't mar/scratch anything!!!
clean the hole very well before new seal, clean driveshaft even better.. since this is the part that actually rubs against the seal (scotch-brite and wd40 works well.. but don't overdo it).

Use grease to make sure everything slides in easily.