64 plymouth valiant rear axle seal

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CLENDENIN
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i have a 64 valiant and the rear axle seal leaks a tiny bit.. im just wondering if neone knows the average cost to repair this and how hard it will be .. should i attempt this myself or rather have a garage do it .. thanks
Nov 13, 2007 at 1:21 PM
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Do you have a slide hammer? If so, remove tire and drum, remove the four bolts on the axle plate, install the slide hammer on the flange, and slam it a few times! Then have the seal and bearing pressed...
Nov 13, 2007 at 4:26 PM
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