Axle Seal: Removal

Remove axle shaft. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT - REMOVAL)

Fig 1: Axle Shaft Seal Removal
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - AXLE SEAL

2 - PRY TOOL
Insert a flat-blade pry tool (2) at outer edge of axle shaft seal (1). See Fig 1.
Tap on the pry tool (2) with a small hammer and remove axle shaft seal (1).