How to get a drive axle seal off for a 98 saturn

1998 SATURN SC2
230 MILES
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BBARBO9
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I got to it but it is hard to get off is there anyway to get it off or is it just a pain in the A**
Jun 1, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Are you trying to remove the drivers side or passenger side one?
Jun 1, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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BBARBO9
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driver side
Jun 1, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you removed the snap ring yet i hope you have?The best way to remove the seal after removing the snap ring is to get a small seal puller that is a slide hammer style.You screw the screw in and give it a couple of slaps from the slide hammer and its out.Thats how we did it at the dealer i have seen guys try other ways and crack the transmission case.
Jun 1, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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