Hi Nick,
Any bearing place is your starting point but being an imperial size it can be a bit of a problem but see how you go Seeing this is a fairly later model I thought Deutscher would have moved on a bit and started fitting metric seals to them
Hi Norm,
Located what might be a suitable seal at the local bearing place - so are they described as an 'axle seal' or is there a more specific description needed to ensure you get the right one?
I ask as when i examine on the Deutscher it appears to be a combo of metal and rubber in the seal itself - but when i search online they appear to be only rubber?
https://avxseals.com/products/shaft...ubber-covered-double-lip-w-garter-springThe local bearing place said they were ~$6 each, which makes me wonder if it's the correct item?
Seems there's rotary shaft seals, single lip seals, double lip seals etc - who knew - not sure how best to explain so I don't come home with the wrong bit of kit.
PS. Just to make sure I know what I'm planning on doing, Norm you were kind enough to state how to remove the axle seals earlier (much thanks) but am I correct in assuming I should be able to remove the old seals without any special gear? I don't have a slide hammer or seal removal tool - is it still doable without either of those?
Does the axle itself need to be removed or can I drill into the seal, insert a screw or similar to allow me to pull it out - then press the new one in? I'm just guessing - never have done before or even looked inside one.
