[Drifter2090]

Was working on my exhaust yesterday and noticed my passenger side output shaft seal is seeping on my differential (17 OG M2). Anyone DIY this? I can't seem to find any DIYs on the f87 or f80/f82 forums.

Thanks!

[E90convert]

After removing the CVJ shaft, you’ll pry out the old seal. Be very careful not to damage the seal bore in the axle or the seal journal on the CVJ stub shaft. Clean up the bore, and use a tool that will evenly press the new seal back in.

[Drifter2090]

Originally Posted by E90convert

After removing the CVJ shaft, you’ll pry out the old seal. Be very careful not to damage the seal bore in the axle or the seal journal on the CVJ stub shaft. Clean up the bore, and use a tool that will evenly press the new seal back in.

Okay thanks I guess to remove the CV I will need to detach some control arms leading me to get a new alignment afterwards?

Will try and find the proper tool to install the new seal.

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Okay thanks I guess to remove the CV I will need to detach some control arms leading me to get a new alignment afterwards?

Will try and find the proper tool to install the new seal.

If you remove the screws that I have marked in the image, it will not be necessary to align, I did it this way when I mounted the drexler diff and later we checked the alignment and it was the same, I only removed the right side.

[Drifter2090]

Originally Posted by Track/S

If you remove the screws that I have marked in the image, it will not be necessary to align, I did it this way when I mounted the drexler diff and later we checked the alignment and it was the same, I only removed the right side.

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Perfect, thank you so much!

So unbolt those arms there and unbolt the axle from the differential only right? You left it attached to the wheel bearing/hub? And left the brakes in place?

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Perfect, thank you so much!

So unbolt those arms there and unbolt the axle from the differential only right? You left it attached to the wheel bearing/hub? And left the brakes in place?

Exactly

[Drifter2090]

Originally Posted by Track/S

Exactly

I appreciate it, saves me a lot of money lol

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

I appreciate it, saves me a lot of money lol

If you don't want to remove the axle by hitting it, you can buy an extractor like this one:

[Drifter2090]

Originally Posted by Track/S

If you don't want to remove the axle by hitting it, you can buy an extractor like this one:

Ohh I thought you left the axle attached on the hub side, so you fully remove it then?

[Track/S]

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Ohh I thought you left the axle attached on the hub side, so you fully remove it then?

Yes, i had to remove it completely.
The right side on the diff side is longer, it's easier to get it out of the hub first.

[E90convert]

Is there any pry locations on this? Last time I designed a CVJ interface I put pry taps on it so service can get a pry bar on either size to over come the snap ring pull out force.

[Drifter2090]

Originally Posted by Track/S

Yes, i had to remove it completely.
The right side on the diff side is longer, it's easier to get it out of the hub first.

I see okay, I will do that then. I should be okay to use a punch and hammer hopefully for the CV. If it doesn't work out I'll try that tool.

Thanks again