Rear Axle Removal / Restoration

Anyone here pulled the rear axles on an early A? My ’67 was easy, unbolt the retaining plate, slide the axle out, take it to a machine shop to press off old bearing / press on new bearing, put it back together with new oil seal.

Looking at my shop manual for my ’66, it looks like a much more complex set up, requiring special tools etc.

My axle oil seals are leaking and I would like to restore. I think the bearings are fine. Quiet, and don’t get hot. But if taking apart, think I should replace.

Thought?

Thanks.

Anybody been down this road and care to offer some advice?

Anyone here pulled the rear axles on an early A? My '67 was easy, unbolt the retaining plate, slide the axle out, take it to a machine shop to press off old bearing / press on new bearing, put it back together with new oil seal.

Looking at my shop manual for my '66, it looks like a much more complex set up, requiring special tools etc.

My axle oil seals are leaking and I would like to restore. I think the bearings are fine. Quiet, and don't get hot. But if taking apart, think I should replace.

Thought?

Thanks.



Anybody been down this road and care to offer some advice?