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realsteelGM · 05-27-2011, 02:14 AM

Can I replace the rear axle seals on a 67 without opening up the differential?

Autoblueprint · 05-27-2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by realsteelGM

Can I replace the rear axle seals on a 67 without opening up the differential?

No. You have to remove the axles.

Remove the diff. cover. Remove the pinion shaft bolt. Remove the pinion shaft. Push the axle in and remove the " C " clips. Pull the axles out. Remove the seals.

My advice is to purchase a reproduction FACTORY service manual for your year vehicle. It is a worthwhile investment.

These trucks are a religion and a FACTORY service manual is the Bible.

gcburdic · 05-27-2011, 10:00 AM

take a look at the axles shafts as well to make sure the bearings aren't grooving....you may want to change the axle bearings while you are there....(one of those might as well items

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**leddzepp** · 05-27-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Autoblueprint

No. You have to remove the axles.

Remove the diff. cover. Remove the pinion shaft bolt. Remove the pinion shaft. Push the axle in and remove the " C " clips. Pull the axles out. Remove the seals.

My advice is to purchase a reproduction FACTORY service manual for your year vehicle. It is a worthwhile investment.

These trucks are a religion and a FACTORY service manual is the Bible.

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

take a look at the axles shafts as well as well to make sure the bearings aren't grooving....you may want to change the axle bearings while you are there....(one of those might as well items

)

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Longhorn Man · 05-27-2011, 07:35 PM

what are you calling a heavy half ton? How many lugs?
I only ask becouse there is no such thing in 67 - 72.
a 6 lug is a half ton, and 8 lug is 3/4 ton (or one ton) and depending on what you have, the answer could suck, or suck bad.

realsteelGM · 06-05-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

what are you calling a heavy half ton? How many lugs?
I only ask becouse there is no such thing in 67 - 72.
a 6 lug is a half ton, and 8 lug is 3/4 ton (or one ton) and depending on what you have, the answer could suck, or suck bad.

The truck came with what looks like factory overleafs, I had loaded it with a ton of gravel and the box only dropped down a few inches.

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gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Rear Axle seals on 67 heavy half ton take a look at the axles shafts as well to make sure the bearings aren't grooving....you may want to change the axle bearings while you are there....(one of those might as well items) __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 05-27-2011 at 11:17 AM.

05-27-2011, 07:35 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Rear Axle seals on 67 heavy half ton what are you calling a heavy half ton? How many lugs? I only ask becouse there is no such thing in 67 - 72. a 6 lug is a half ton, and 8 lug is 3/4 ton (or one ton) and depending on what you have, the answer could suck, or suck bad.



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