Everything you wanted to know about the G8 diff and half shafts

[wreckwriter]

Is there a tool for the install ?

Haven't been able to find any info on changing the seal. Most likely yes there is a tool.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Thanks for the goods.I am about nuts with a diff. swap.My dealer swapped mine and I started leaking oil.I got leaking axle seals.They seem to think there is a tool made for correct install of the seals.Thing is nobody has or makes the tool it looks like.New axle seals are in the parts dept. and I am waiting for someone to figure it out what to do.Did you run into this problem ??What are they doing wrong??Thanks for any feedback you can give me...

If a Service Dept has no one that knows how to install an axle properly, I'd be worried.

If a Service Dept has no one that knows how to install an oil seal without fucking it up, I'd take the seals and run, not walk to the exit.

[GeorgeInNePa]

Haven't been able to find any info on changing the seal. Most likely yes there is a tool.

Pop the old one out with a seal remover or pry bar/large screwdriver.

Fill the back side of the new seal with bearing grease, to hold the "spring" in place while installing the seal.

Place seal in housing and using a circular pattern, tap into place with a hammer.

Unless these are super duper special seals, that will work.

[jeff]

Thanks! Will find out Monday...

[Showoff G8]

Hey do you know what size the axle nut is on the half shafts by the rotor?

[AVIDMOTION]

So, it is still true all I would need is the center pumpkin from a Camaro no real other parts needed? What gear oil do I refill with, and do I need to add the limited slip diff additive?(Lucas syn says none needed with their HP lube.And what gears do we have to chose from as of now. Lastly what is the part number for the 3.27 or 3.45 GM gears?
Thanks