Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by HH56 On 2014/1/19 21:15:43

I expect the axles are very similar to later units. There is a procedure in the rear axle section of the 46-50 SMhttps://www.packardinfo.com/xoops/html/downloads/servicemanual4650/Section2.pdf They mention a seal removal tool and show it positioned in the end of tube but only show the tools outer end. Unfortunately, not the business end. I suspect it is a pair of thin outward facing jaws which can get behind the seal and pull it out. There is also a caution on not sliding the axle across or resting it on the new seal.

EDIT: Guessed correctly. Found a photo of the seal removal tool in the 1940 special service tool booklet and another from the 46 book. Should be easy enough to make something similar that would work.

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