How to replace the rear hub seal on a MGA?
MGA REAR AXLE TECH RA-101- Replacing REAR HUB SEAL, and installing a SPEEDI-SLEEVE MG-246- Rear Axle Hub Gasket (csm) RA-101A- REAR HUB BAFFLE RA-101B- REAR HUB DRAIN POINT RA-101C- REAR HUB, Loose Bearing RA-101D- REAR HUB, Wheel Studs RA-102- HUB NUT TORQUE for the MGA rear axle RA-103- Correct REAR HUB O-RING SEAL, MGA and early MGB
Which is the correct rear hub O ring seal?
RA-103- Correct REAR HUB O-RING SEAL, MGA and early MGB RA-103A- Rear Hub PAPER GASKET (with template) RA-103B- Rear Hub Orientation And Assembly Rear wheel hub with bearing removed RA-104- Loose U-Bolts cause REAR AXLE SHIFT RA-105- Determining the FINAL DRIVE RATIO RA-106- Counting HALF SHAFT SPLINES – MGA & MGB
Can a rear differential be part of the front axle?
Your differentials can be part of your front or rear axle assembly—or both—depending on the type of vehicle you drive. For example, if you have an SUV with 4-wheel drive, then you have both a front and rear differential. There are actually three different types of differentials:
Which is the best rear axle Tech for MGA?
Rear Axle Tech The MGA With An Attitude MGAguru.com MGAguru.com MGA REAR AXLE TECH RA-101- Replacing REAR HUB SEAL, and installing a SPEEDI-SLEEVE MG-246- Rear Axle Hub Gasket (csm) RA-101A- REAR HUB BAFFLE RA-101B- REAR HUB DRAIN POINT RA-101C- REAR HUB, Loose Bearing RA-101D- REAR HUB, Wheel Studs
How do you remove a pinion pin from an axle?
After the pinion pin has been removed, again rotate the driveshaft until the “C” clip access port appears. Watch the unit as you slowly turn it, if the spider gears (small gears) start to move into the port then turn the axle with the driveshaft to keep the gears in their position.
What’s the best way to replace a pinion seal?
Step 1: Apply RTV silicone. Apply a thin layer of RTV silicone on the mating surface of the new seal. The mating surface will in most cases have an orange or green sealing surface. Step 2: Install the new pinion seal. Position the seal according to how it needs to be installed against the axle housing.
What kind of sealer is used for rear axle bearings?
Most seals have a sealer allied to them as a thin coating, this seal uses an orange colored sealer. Next, you can use the seal installer which is one and the same to the bearing installer but we thought we would show you how we did it in the old days in this example.
What happens if a pinion seal fails on a differential?
As long as the pinion seal is in place and performing well, the differential will stay in good shape and operate as it is supposed to. A failed pinion seal can result in a minor leak where fluid seeps out, or a major leak that can ruin the differential bearings and gears.