Problems removing front axle seal

[moojamboo]

Today I took apart the front reduction gear box. I have a leaking seal and need to replace it. However i got to this point

This might be novice question but how am i supposed to get the old seal out? I don't want to damage the bearing or race below. any advice on how to get the seal out?


1986 Ford 1710 4WD

 

[moojamboo]

So I'm going to leave this for the night and try again in the morning.If anyone has any good ideas how to get this seal out without damaging the bearing below your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Matt

 

[banjodunn]

G'day Matt just get a flat blade scewdriver and lever out if that doesn't work then drive screwdriver down between seal wall and housing a little then lever out :thumbsup:



Jon

 

[Bison]

put a long flat tipped pry bar deep under one side of the seal and use the oposite side as the fulcrum and flip it out.