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I did think about it using some old drive flanges to make some seal setting tools, but the only two I have access to are the ones on my truck. I use those to run my front axle. I thought about finding some flanges and welding a large/rod shaft down into the splines so it sticks out of the top...

It doesn't damage the seal. If you think about, the seals get cold in the winter when the truck sits outside. As long as you don't touch the rubber, you should be fine. Using the hub cap as a seal driver works fine, because it clears the rubber part of the seal while evenly resting on the metal...

When I put my front seals in, I put my new seals in a freezer, to make them contract a little bit. I also used a 3lbs. sledge hammer, a plate of steel, and the splined hub cap to drive my front seals. The hub cap mates evenly on the seal. One or two hits is all it took for me.

Set 2 boards on the ground, set the hub/drum assembly on the boards so the drum is the only thing touching the boards, this will get it of the ground. Make sure the seal is facing down and is not resting on the boards. Now you can hammer down to get the seal out. If that doesn't work, try making...

Thankx, it only looks good because I listened to the advice from the people here. Any water in your differentials will in the bottom at the drain plug. You can turn the plug open slightly keeping the plug in so the oil just drips out. If there is any water in there, you'll see it first. Oh...

I just required two taps with my method. You don't want to smash the living daylights out of the seal. Another factor that helped installing the seals was freezing them. I put my seals in a freezer bag, then kept them in the deep freeze over night. That helps them contract a little bit. It also...

1 The inner bearing will held in place by the grease seal. You will have to remove the old seal to clean, inspect, and re-pack the bearing with fresh grease. Since you have it all apart, replace all seals with new. 2 Remove the steering knuckle. It will save you some time. Loosen the castle...