Steve,
British Tool:
http://www.britishtool.com/servtool.htm
I believe Hemphill's Healey Haven also stocks them, probably BCS too.
The bearing is splash lubricated with differential oil. There is a gasket and
O-ring
that seal the outside of the bearing (against the axel), and the seal for the
inside.
Working from memory, you have to pull the hub to get to the inner seal, but you
don't necessarily have to pull the bearing from the hub (it's pressed in). The
hub
is a press fit on the axel housing. Someone on the list has suggested
reversing
the axel (once removed) and using it as a puller for the hub.
You don't need to replace the hub nut unless it's buggered-up (they're not
cheap),
but if you're out of unused sides of the tab (lockdown) washer you should
replace it.
bs
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Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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Subject: Rear Wheel Seal Replacement
> Do you have to remove the wheel bearing to replace the seal on the BJ8 rear
> wheels? It sure appears that way in the parts breakdown in the Moss
> catalogue. However, how is the rear wheel bearing lubricated if it is
> outboard of the seal?????
>
> Also, what is a good source for the special 8-sided socket I will need. I
> recall someone on the list posting a source recently but was unable to find
> it in the search mode. If I purchase the socket, should I buy a new 8-sided
> nut or reuse the original? Anything else you want to share on how to do
> this is appreciated. I have found a few postings in my search that are
> quite informative. Thanks, listers!
>
> Please respond directly to me via e-mail as it takes a while for the list
> compilation to show up for some reason on my system to
> "steven.rizzo@randolph.af.mil.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Steve Rizzo, Lt. Col.
> AETC/XPRU
> steven.rizzo@randolph.af.mil
> 210-652-8479
> DSN 487-8479
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