How to replace the oil seal by Monday?

[BigRedWeather]

I have my axle out and need to replace the seal. Looking at the pictures is this what I need to do to replace the seal?

-remove the nut with the special tool
-does that allow me to pull the whole end off and access the seal?
-replace the seal
-reassemble
-done?
-Any other special tools, special torque

Do I need to apply a lot of torque with the special tool in the picture, or could I make my own buy cutting a large socket and leaving four protrusions? Could I remove the nut if my self made tool didn't have the center guide that fits inside the hole the shaft came out of.


Thanks,


BigRedWeather

 

[cm1hedge]

The special tool makes life a while lot easier. You need to put pressure toward the nut to remove and install it. I know there is a torque spec and then back it off so many clicks. Don't remember what the specs were. Buck up and buy the socket, You will use it down the road.

 

[cm1hedge]

Tighten hub nut 55-65 lb-ft. Back off 8 clicks (1/6 turn). Rotate hub while torquing. It says there are right hand and left hand threads.

 

[wayne242]

NAPA are autozone carry's this tool right? Just checking be for i drive way out of my way to get one. I don't need it right now, but prefer to have it on hand if i ever do.