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RE: [TR] Leaky rear axle oil seal replacement

To: "TR" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [TR] Leaky rear axle oil seal replacement
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:02:40 -0800
> Since you are only replacing that seal I think you should get proper 
> float upon reassembly... but if you do plan to check the float 
> afterwards you might want to check it before removal so you'll know if 
> your work has changed anything.

Another reason to check it beforehand would be to see if it needs adjustment.  
Might save you one round of dis/reassembly.

>  If you do check it either before or 
> after, be sure the opposite wheel is off the ground (obvious I suppose, 
> but apparently wasn't obvious to me).

Also don't bother trying to measure if the other halfshaft isn't in place <G>

Randall


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