P1000 Differential seal spring.... oops.

[ayoung]

Hi all,
I am replacing a front outer cv boot on my 1000.
Thanks @joeymt33 for the great youtube videos. Unfortunately I didn't watch the "install" video until too late.

I knocked the small spring out of the oil seal.

My question.....do I need a new one or is there a chance to carefully pull the seal and reinstall the spring? I don't have any experience with this.

Thanks
AYoung

 

[Rayger143]

Hi all,
I am replacing a front outer cv boot on my 1000.
Thanks @joeymt33 for the great youtube videos. Unfortunately I didn't watch the "install" video until too late.

I knocked the small spring out of the oil seal.

My question.....do I need a new one or is there a chance to carefully pull the seal and reinstall the spring? I don't have any experience with this.

Thanks
AYoung

You are probably better off to replace the seal. It is unlikely to remove the seal without wrecking it IMO.

 

[ayoung]

Thanks. My dealer didn't have the seal in stock so I reinstalled without the spring to get me through the weekend. I expected some seepage but not even a drip. Will still replace, but was happy.

 

[Rayger143]

Thanks. My dealer didn't have the seal in stock so I reinstalled without the spring to get me through the weekend. I expected some seepage but not even a drip. Will still replace, but was happy.

Right on! Glad you got out. That’s the important s**t